Category Archives: Newsletter Articles

Written by David S. We sometimes think of gardens as a basic rectangle, and many are, but on a deck or patio, the fundamental shape is not flat, but a cube. These are usually smaller, growing spaces that benefit from growing up rather than outwards. To that end, certain garden structures play an essential role […]

Written by David S. For many of us, the joy of seeing a hummingbird is a positive and uplifting experience. It is no wonder that millions of people try to attract hummingbirds to their yards with feeders. While that is just fine, a better alternative is to entice the little beauties with plants that they […]

Written by David S. Indoor and Outdoor Summer Projects for Southern California Homes and Yards – These range from extensive to plug-and-play.  The theme for this month’s newsletter is all about adding water features to your home or yard. The good news is that technology makes it very easy to have a beautiful water feature, […]

Here it is August and now is the perfect time to plan your end-of-summer garden for a rich and bountiful winter Harvest. In fact, it’s very possible to grow all the produce you need for your holiday meals including Thanksgiving and Christmas. This newsletter focuses on a few vegetables that do well in fall and […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura One of the most common and easy to grow plants is Ivy Geraniums. They bloom almost continuously throughout the year and come in a wide variety of colors. Ivy Geraniums are a perfect plant for ground cover and/or hanging basket applications because they trail down the edges of pots […]

Written by David S. In this newsletter, we focus on landscaping for decks and patios with plant selections that add to the aesthetics of the deck or patio. Keep reading our “Deck it Out” newsletter to learn more about choosing the right plants and features for your outdoor living space. Choosing great plants for Your […]

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura I remember the first time I saw this exotic being, it was between October and May when they were ripe. The olive green, egg shaped organism had overlapping scales or dimples covering its skin that looked like it had finger print indentations on it. I even noticed some selections […]

Written by David S. Sustainable Landscapes  A sustainable landscape is one that fits within the ongoing resource allotment for care and upkeep. It includes actionable such as water reduction, decreased maintenance, drought tolerances, etc. It also should provide a benefit to the property, such as the reduction in erosion by air and water, visual stimulus, […]

Written by David S. Green Thumb Nursery stocks many plants, trees, and shrubs that put on a spectacular fall foliage show. In this newsletter, we discuss some of the best plants for home landscaping that light up the fall season with color.  The Big Stuff – Trees and Shrubs  We often think about big trees […]