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Written by David S. Holiday food is the stuff of dreams, and learning to cook and grow herbs common in holiday foods is a fantastic adventure. In this blog, we look at common holiday herbs and spices and chat about how to grow them at home. Herbs are a traditional part of almost every meal. […]
Written by David S. It is summer, but now is the time to think ahead to fall landscaping. If you want to dazzle the neighbors with beautiful fall colors, then keep reading. Inside, we discuss a list of plants that are fall favorites because of their showy nature. Some fall foliage is so colorful it […]
Written by David S. Shrubs are an essential part of any landscape design. They offer a variety of positives that add to the quality of outdoor living. Keep reading as we go over a few of the many types of shrubs that stay under five feet in height. These shrubs are the perfect size for […]
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 […]