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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 […]
Written by David S. Ever wonder what is the most potent of aromatic plants? A few are very high ranking, and one of those is the group of plants known as “corps plants.” They get the name from their very aromatic dead body smell. Clearly not what most of us want when we talk about […]
Written by David S. Juicing is a popular way to consume fruit and vegetables by those seeking health through high-impact juice meals. If that is something that you do or want to do, keep reading as we discuss growing foods that you can juice. Fun Facts Three med/large apples make one cup of apple juice […]
Written By David S. The joy of perennials and there are a few, include the development of mature flower beds. With annuals, there is always a period when you wait for the plants to grow, mature, bloom, and then die. One of the many joys of perennials is simply that they live longer. That longer […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Did you know that plants can suffer sunburn injury just like people do? With the effects of climate change and more extreme, hotter, drier, colder, and erratic weather patterns there is a serious concern with the effects to plants and sunburn and sunscald. Sunburn of plants usually occur during […]
Written by David S. It is an exciting process considering what types of plants to install in your landscape to feed birds. If you are used to plants, you probably have a few in mind that will produce seeds during the winter months. The deal is that many types of birds do not eat seeds. […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today, I would like make you aware of important considerations to take into account when selecting fruit trees like Apples, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, and Cherries. By implementing certain considerations your tree will thrive and become a semi-permanent fixture to your home landscape or orchard for many years to […]
Written by David S. Living within the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken much of how we live to the core. The idea that food shortage would occur here is still mind-boggling. The idea that you cannot go to the store and always find what you want or need is part of our discussion here. Is there […]
Written by David S. Welcome to the cooler season, and with the drop in temperature, a window opens for plants that like things a little chilly. Here’s a list of flowering plants and vegetables that love November and December in Southern California. For Fall, Winter, and Spring Gardens If your vegetable garden has taken a […]