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Written by Susan B. Wildfire Season Plant Picks, Selecting Fire Resistant Plants in the garden California’s typical wildfire season extends from May to October. Historically, the rainy season in November has meant the end of the wildfire season because most plants get too wet during the rainy season to burn. You may recall that in […]
Written by David S. Small ponds or barrel ponds are lovely additions to an outdoor space. They attract a fantastic variety of wildlife who come to drink from them. Those critters include birds, bees, and butterflies. Setting up a barrel pond or small plastic pond is not difficult, especially since we carry an array of […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Many people throughout the world eat seaweed and seek out its health benefits. Today I want to familiarize you with an important plant fertilizer that should not be ignored when supplying essential nutrients to keep your garden and landscaping plants healthy and strong. Kelp Meal (Seaweed Extract) is a […]
Written by David S. Following the last drought, many of us were immersed in the concept of “drought-tolerant” plants and landscapes. Here in California, much of the state is what we call a Mediterranean climate, but we have three beautiful deserts, Alpine regions, and marine climates. That significant variation in climates produced many plants, and […]
Written by David S. While the name is odd — Who-Ker-a — their common name is somewhat easier to pronounce — Coral Bells. What is clear is that these plants are easy to grow, come in gorgeous colors, and remain year after year. Inside this article, we discuss the Heuchera plants and how to grow […]
Written by David S. You spend a ton of work putting in a vegetable garden, creating beautiful landscaping and flower gardens, and then suddenly yard pests strike. The voracious appetite of small insects is impressive, and their presence can mean destruction for your gardens. In this blog, we look at common pests for yard and […]
Written by David S. The idea of growing a Thanksgiving Garden is not new, but as more people get into gardening, passing along the idea of themed gardens becomes essential. In this article, we discuss planning and growing food fit for the Thanksgiving holiday table. Think about the types of foods you might serve at […]
Written by David S. In hardiness zones 9-11, it’s nice to have a little shade in the summer. Inside we go over five vining plants that help to create shade. Maybe that means creating dappled shade in first-floor rooms. Perhaps that means creating a space where you can enjoy the outdoors in comfort. When you […]
Written by David S. Microgreens are all the rage, and for a good reason; they are full of enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and health. Anyone who is looking to improve health and vitality has probably looked into the health benefits of microgreens. Most are loaded with minerals such as potassium, zinc, and iron. Another plus is […]
Written by David S. Lepidoptera n is the scientific name given to the order for butterflies and moths, and we have some fantastic moths. We mention moths because most fly only at night so, we miss them. Many moths are somewhat plain because they need to hide and blend in well, but they too will […]