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Written by David S. If you love the idea of fresh fruit straight from the tree, consider adding a small orchard to your landscape. If you are interested in growing and preserving your food, adding fruit trees to your property is an excellent way to have fresh fruit almost year-round. With so many options of […]
Written by David S. Roses offer a beautiful season of blooms, but you have to care for the rose bushes to get the most blooms. In this blog, we discuss how to care for your roses during the winter. Roses are deciduous, and once they lose their leaves, they will sleep for the winter. That’s […]
Written by David S. Winter is a hard time for pollinators. While many may overwinter, some, like many species of bees, will continue to look for nectar and pollen. This blog goes over some of the plants that bloom in winter in Southern California and give you a few tips on caring for them. Planting […]
Written by David S. Late Fall, Winter, and early Spring are the times to focus on soil health around your garden and throughout your landscaping beds and containers. Many plants go dormant as soon as the weather turns chilly. However, that does not necessarily mean that the plants are fully asleep. Most plants still have […]
Written by David S. For gardeners in many areas, when the last of the summer garden is done, the garden goes unnoticed until spring or early summer. That’s such a waste of a golden opportunity to change the focus from growing plants to growing healthy soil. This blog discusses the winter garden chores that help […]
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 […]
Written by David S. There is a fantastic collection of plants that stay small. In this blog, we look at some ways to use small plants and, of course, some of those plants. To get started, let’s say that small plants stay under 1-foot, though some may never reach more than an inch. Why You […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaThe weather is getting cooler and the holiday season is right around the corner. People are wanting to be cozy inside their homes and decorating their houses both inside and out. Everyone is getting into the mood for Thanksgiving and soon to be followed by Christmas. Normally these events are […]
Written by David S. Winter, mild as it is in Southern California, can still present unfavorable weather for plants. Some of the more tropical plants cannot handle near-freezing temperatures. In this article, we discuss how to protect heat-loving plants during the colder months of the year. One of the first things to know is the […]
Written by David S. If you garden, you may notice more signs of pests around the garden and in your home. Fall is the most significant time of year for pest populations. Food is abundant, their young have grown, and the ever-encroaching seasonal change looms just on the horizon. For insects, those attributes signal a […]