By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s wintertime and peering in the distance I see a wondrous ocean of vibrant and eye-popping floral display but with closer examination I see […]
Written by Wendy M. Southern California offers the perfect climate for gardening all year round. The warmer spring/summer months and cooler fall/winter months provide growing conditions for almost every type […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Why water trees? Trees are a precious resources for our communities we live in. They filter the air of toxins and help to bind […]
Written by Melissa F. Growing an edible garden can be a rewarding experience. Not only does it give you a chance to get in touch with nature and provide for […]
Written by Alicia R. Early Spanish explorers to the New World called hummingbirds joyas voladores or “flying jewels.” They had never before seen the tiny, brightly colored birds with long needle-like beaks, because […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura While puttering in the garden, I stop to take in the beauty and enjoyment of the majestic world I live in. Extending […]
Written by Alicia R. Houseplants are refreshing to the eye and spirit for people and pets alike. Greenery may even refresh indoor air, although research on that topic is inconclusive […]
Written by Alicia R. Fire probably is the last thing most people are thinking about when entering garden centers bursting with color. But out West, where wildfire is becoming all […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura Imagine sipping a cool beverage or entertaining underneath the canopy of outdoor lighting while lounging on outdoor furniture in your patio away […]
Written by Alicia R. Maybe you’ve put away your garden gloves in favor of lounging on the patio. Admiring flowerbeds while sipping iced tea is pleasant during the heat of […]