Category Archives: Newsletter Articles

Written by Susan B. We’re all eager to see winter end so we can get on with the preparations and planting so we can enjoy the fruits of our labors later this spring and throughout the growing season. Even if you think you know what you have to do to go about preparing for spring, […]

Written by David S. When you first start to garden and sometimes long afterward, you find challenges about using what you grow. A garden should be full of what you love to eat or what your family or friends love to eat. Maybe that is salads and sides that enhance meals. Perhaps it is growing […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura When one thinks of fragrance, Jasmine is one of the first plants people think of, and for good reason. It’s late winter, almost spring, and the beginning of March comes around. The pink buds are showing their faces and very soon these buds will transform then open to a […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura What is a Ficus? Is it a tree, a vine, a hedge, a houseplant or a fruit? The answer to the question is a surprisingly yes. The Ficus is an extremely diverse group of plants. The fruiting types of Ficus are known as the incredible, edible Fig like Black […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaWhen most people think of a hedge they are usually referring to the conventional Wax Leaf Privet, Boxwood, or Brush Cherry. These plants are green and don’t really provide much in the way of usefulness except for providing privacy. Today I want to broaden your horizons towards using a plant […]

Written by David S. The first thing that people see when they drive past your home is your yard and front porch. Inside, we talk about a few projects that add an extra bit of welcome to your front porch.  Flowers and VinesThe options for adding flowers to the porch area is immense. Small beds […]

Written by David S. Culinary herb gardens make excellent extensions for indoor and outdoor cooking areas. Most are container gardens, though an in-ground herb garden is also beautiful. The key to growing an herb garden is to make them practical. That can mean a couple of things, and inside we go through how to set […]

Berries make an excellent addition to any yard, and Green Thumb Nursery offers a beautiful selection of berries. One of the perfect aspects of growing fruit is that you can choose berries that ripen at different times of the year. In so doing, you can almost have fresh berries year-round. Keep reading as we go […]

There are many wonderful opportunities to help wildlife around your area. While not everyone is thrilled when deer eat their favorite flowers or the plants in the garden, there are still many smaller critters that need our help. Read on to discover some easy ways to help bring the wild creatures to your yard, and […]