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Here it is August and now is the perfect time to plan your end-of-summer garden for a rich and bountiful winter Harvest. In fact, it’s very possible to grow all the produce you need for your holiday meals including Thanksgiving and Christmas. This newsletter focuses on a few vegetables that do well in fall and […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura One of the most common and easy to grow plants is Ivy Geraniums. They bloom almost continuously throughout the year and come in a wide variety of colors. Ivy Geraniums are a perfect plant for ground cover and/or hanging basket applications because they trail down the edges of pots […]
Written by David S. In this newsletter, we focus on landscaping for decks and patios with plant selections that add to the aesthetics of the deck or patio. Keep reading our “Deck it Out” newsletter to learn more about choosing the right plants and features for your outdoor living space. Choosing great plants for Your […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura I remember the first time I saw this exotic being, it was between October and May when they were ripe. The olive green, egg shaped organism had overlapping scales or dimples covering its skin that looked like it had finger print indentations on it. I even noticed some selections […]
Written by David S. Sustainable Landscapes A sustainable landscape is one that fits within the ongoing resource allotment for care and upkeep. It includes actionable such as water reduction, decreased maintenance, drought tolerances, etc. It also should provide a benefit to the property, such as the reduction in erosion by air and water, visual stimulus, […]
Written by David S. Green Thumb Nursery stocks many plants, trees, and shrubs that put on a spectacular fall foliage show. In this newsletter, we discuss some of the best plants for home landscaping that light up the fall season with color. The Big Stuff – Trees and Shrubs We often think about big trees […]
Written by Dave S. In warmer zones, it is possible to grow fruit in your garden year-round. Homegrown fruit is, and with a little planning, you can have an orchard that produces different fruits each month of the year. Keep reading to learn more. January – February, and March This span of time is perfect […]
Ingredients 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 frozen banana, sliced 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 cup water 1 cup ice Preparation: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Yield: 2 servings Do you like […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s a plant that can be grown in many fashions and adapts to different situations. It has the ability to grow big and cover large areas but however if you want it to grow smaller that is perfectly fine also. This plant can grow as a shrub, vine, ground […]
By David S. Lizards – they dart around the yard and display themselves on warm rocks. We love them because they eat bugs and help keep our yards and gardens free of pests. Lovely as that is, there is a little hidden perk to attracting lizards to your yard. The Western Fence Lizard carries an […]