Companion Planting in Southern California

Written by Melissa F. Growing an edible garden can be a rewarding experience. Not only [...]

Attract Hummingbirds Year Round by Growing A Healthy Habitat

Written by Alicia R. Early Spanish explorers to the New World called hummingbirds joyas voladores or “flying jewels.” [...]

Coast Live Oak

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura While puttering in the garden, I stop [...]

Finding Pet-Safe Houseplants that May Help Clean Air

Written by Alicia R. Houseplants are refreshing to the eye and spirit for people and [...]

Get Fire Wise with Tips & Plants to Protect Your Home

Written by Alicia R. Fire probably is the last thing most people are thinking about [...]

Stay Cool In A Patio

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura Imagine sipping a cool beverage or entertaining [...]

Stay Cool and Dig On. Ideas for Planting During Summer Heat.

Written by Alicia R. Maybe you’ve put away your garden gloves in favor of lounging [...]

Ways You Can Help Monarch Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Many gardeners are concerned about helping to support insects that pollinate plants, especially the monarch [...]

Lavender Star Flower

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Just the other day, my neighbor showed me a [...]

Urban Homesteading: How City Folks Take Up Farming in Their Own Back Yard

Written by Sarah R. Urban homesteading, sounds kind of trendy and cool, doesn’t it? It [...]