A collage of summer flowers suitable for hot Southern California weather, including marigolds, lantana, daylilies, sunflower, and roses, with a title above the images.
Welcoming the Summertime With the Best Flowers for Hot Weather in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. Southern California gardens often boast greenery year-round, but is it possible [...]

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How and When to Fertilize Your Summer Vegetable Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Vegetables represent some of the easiest plants to grow, and many [...]

Four types of shade trees suitable for Southern California yards, each shown with leaves, flowers, or fruit, under text promoting low-maintenance options.
Shade Tree Options for Your SoCal Yard That Require Virtually Zero Maintenance

Written by Kelsey W. Shade trees are a delight in any yard, especially when it’s [...]

Banner with photos of a protea flower and related plants, with the text "How to Care for Protea (and Their Relatives)" on a white background.
How to Care for Protea (and Their Relatives)

Did you know that Protea is related to the Macadamia, how delicious is that? Protea [...]

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The Best Plants for Big Blooms and Giant Flowers for Your SoCal Garden

Written by Kelsey W. The number of species of plants out there seems endless, and [...]

Header reads "Tips To Keep Your Upcoming Vegetable Garden Pest Free" above images of aphids on a leaf, a red mite on a green surface, and a caterpillar on a stem.
Tips To Keep Your Upcoming Vegetable Garden Pest Free

Written by Kelsey W. The mild weather of Southern California gives millions of plants and [...]

Collage of vegetables and fruits including kale, carrots, zucchini, cucumber, cilantro, and strawberries with text about fast-growing options for a Southern California garden.
These are the Fastest Growing Vegetables for Your SoCal Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Growing a beautiful vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding [...]

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Waterspouts and Suckers on Fruit Trees

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s Spring! I went out to my garden and [...]

A collage of fast-growing plants including pink flowers, green foliage, and orange blossoms. Bottom left shows a lush garden with trees and a lawn. Text at the top reads: "Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden.
Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Gardening is an activity you can enjoy for many years, but [...]

Store shelves displaying bags of soil and plant food, alongside potted drought-tolerant plants like succulents and shrubs.
The Secret to Getting A Drought Tolerant Plant – Drought Tolerant

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura To many people, a drought tolerant plant means that [...]

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