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Written by Susan B. When someone mentions Amaryllis bulbs, you probably think of the bulbs that are part of holiday gift kits that include a bulb, a pot, and the growing medium. And that’s a logical assumption because Amaryllis bulbs have become so much a part of the holiday gift-giving tradition – especially among gardeners […]
Written by Susan B. Starting in November, the return of Southern California rains means that our landscapes will return to their glorious green state and winter-blooming flowers get buds. It’s the time to finish fall planting in anticipation of winter harvests. And it’s also time to clean up the last of our summer gardens. The […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura When people think of grasses, they are reminded of something that is “untidy” and “weedy” during certain times of the year. Unlike most grass- like plants, Mat Rush has less of a reputation of having a “scruffy” look, instead it puts on more of a clean and attractive display. […]
Written by Susan B. Perennials are every gardener’s best plant friend. After you plant them, provided you care for them properly, you can count on them to come back every year. Being able to count on having your plants come back year after year isn’t the only benefit you get from growing perennials. Most of […]
Written by Susan B. October is when Southern California gardeners continue their summer garden cleanup, fall planting of cool weather and winter crops, and continue with seasonal garden maintenance chores. Our magnificent climate allows us to enjoy the beauty and bounty of our gardens all year long. Whether you’re uncertain about what you should do […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Imagine having a plant that is tough, takes a wide variety of water regimens, easy care, durable, and not fussy, then Flax Lily could be your answer. Flax Lily grows well with just about any gardening application from rock gardens, containers, with palms, succulents, shady locations, sunny areas, under […]
Written by Susan B. The mild weather we experience here in Southern California makes it impossible for some bulbs to benefit from cold temperatures while they are in the ground. But there are ways we can simulate those conditions so we can grow traditional spring-blooming bulbs like tulips. But we can also grow flowering bulbs […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Green Thumb carries a wide variety of fruits that includes citrus, avocado, and tropical fruits but for today I want to focus on fruits that will soon go dormant or lose all their leaves during the winter time. If you have missed the prime planting seasons (Winter to Late […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Winter will be here before you know it and certain fruit trees need to lose all their leaves as one of the main requirements to set a quality crop of fruit the following season. If you have Apples, Apricots, Plums, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines, Persimmons, Figs, Pomegranates, and Nuts […]
Written by Susan B. September may conjure mental images of hot spiced apple cider, earthy Autumnal colors, and crisp air, and shorter days, but Southern California isn’t like the rest of the country. We’ll continue to enjoy warm weather, and our gardens will continue to feed our stomachs with food crops and our eyes with […]