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Written by Kara M. Somehow, over the course of the pandemic, plants became all the rage. Whether it was because people had more downtime, needed a new hobby, or were just curious about the growth process, households across the country began their own indoor and outdoor gardens. Thanks to our warm local climate that encourages […]

Written by David S. A modern concept of growing plants that has been around for a long while is the ‘healthy soil, healthy plants’ idea. Many of today’s growers focus on building soil health and count on a balance of beneficials that keep the “bad” diseases and pests away. That process ranges from 100 percent […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Have you ever ventured out in the local mountains and brushed along certain plants and smelled the earthy fragrance? What about while preparing to eat a meal you endure the aroma that is wholesome. You may even have seen or bought these popular plants at your favorite nursery (Green […]

Written by Kara M. The Best Spring Plants For Southern California With spring in the air, many Southern Californians have planting on their minds. This is a popular time to refresh and update gardens, and with good reason; many plants do best when planted in the springtime. But how do you know what to plant? […]

Written by Kelsey W Succulents offer their owners a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes. These drought-tolerant plants are an ideal choice for fledgling botanists in California, as well as anyone who’s terrified of killing yet another plant. It’s no secret that cactuses and succulents thrive in Southern California. Just walk down any neighborhood […]

Written by David S. Spring is one of the most productive flowering seasons and using containers enables you to bring to life the areas of your landscape that you enjoy the most. It also means impressive flowering containers for: Your front porch Walkways Patios Fence lines  Outdoor living areas And along your driveway The Recipe […]

Attracting birds to your yard is a beautiful way to give back to nature. Unfortunately, the more cities and suburbs grow, the less habitat available for wildlife. Many species of birds are threatened due to the loss of habitat, including areas where their food grows. Adding bird feeders to your yard is a way to […]

Written by David S. Every day our body encounters toxins from the environment, the foods we eat, the air we breathe, and physical contact with substances we touch. Those situations become the battle between oxidative agents and antioxidants. This blog discusses the power of antioxidants and how to grow foods that are rich in them.  […]

Written by David S. Wildlife ponds vary in size, from lakes and large natural ponds to the tiny five-gallon oasis in our gardens. A straightforward example of a wildlife pond is a birdbath. It is nothing other than water set out for birds to use. In this blog, we discuss ways to create wildlife ponds […]