By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today, most homes are situated on a smaller parcel of land with limited area for planting but there is still a demand for edibles in the garden. Many people believe they do not have enough space in their landscape to put several fruit trees or are afraid the Apricot, […]
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Written by Susan B. Now that you’ve put the holidays behind you, and you’ve taken down all of your decorations, and put your home back and order, your life can return to normal – if that’s possible during this challenging time. It also means that you can do chores in your garden to keep it […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaIt is that time of year again when dormant fruit trees are ready to be planted. Fruits such as Apple, Persimmon, Peach, Apricot, Plum, and other fruit trees that lose all their leaves during the wintertime are prime examples. During this time, you have the greatest selection to choose from. […]
Written by Susan B. While our neighbors in states across the country are experiencing winter in the form of frigid cold temperatures, mounds of snow that make the landscape almost invisible, we’re surrounded by greenery. And since our winters are comparatively mild, we want to take advantage of that to bring winter interest to our […]
Written by Susan B. Since we devote the lion’s share of our posts to outdoor topics, we decided to change things up a bit. And there is no better time than the holiday season to think about using green and flowering plants to spice up the décor throughout your home. As an added advantage, there […]
Written by Susan B. When we think of holiday plants and flowers, Poinsettias are probably the first that comes to mind. And these colorful holiday beauties can be grown as houseplants long after the holiday season ends. They can also be grown in the garden in our mild Southern California climate. Interesting and Fun Poinsettia […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today I want to introduce to you a few well known and popular living Christmas trees followed by the care inside the home and planting outside. With their magnificent sight and endless tiers of branches graduated with perfect symmetry, its no wonder that Nordmann Fir, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura The weather is getting cooler and the holiday season is right around the corner. People are wanting to be cozy inside their homes and decorating their houses both inside and out. Everyone is getting into the mood for Thanksgiving and soon to be followed by Christmas. Normally these events […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura With age, they pose a characteristic gnarled trunk with knots and wrinkles and are noted for their lacy, graceful, billowing, and picturesque form. They are know as one of the oldest cultivated trees in history that dates back to more than 2,500 B.C. These plants are called Fruiting Olives […]
Written by Susan B. When someone mentions Amaryllis bulbs, you probably think of the bulbs that are part of holiday gift kits that include a bulb, a pot, and the growing medium. And that’s a logical assumption because Amaryllis bulbs have become so much a part of the holiday gift-giving tradition – especially among gardeners […]