Growing Roses in Southern California: When to Plant, Prune, and What to Grow

Written by Kelsey W. When you imagine a garden full of roses, a misty day [...]

When to Plant and Harvest Winter Vegetables in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. Short answer: In Southern California, plant winter vegetables from September through [...]

Companion Planting Chart: What Grows Well Together in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. Companion plants are those that work well together for reasons like [...]

Selecting Dormant Fruit Trees

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaIt is that time of year again when dormant fruit [...]

Invasive Plants to Avoid in Southern California

Yes, several popular garden plants are invasive in Southern California and worth avoiding, including highway [...]

Bonsai Tree Care: How to Keep Your Bonsai Healthy

Written by Kelsey W. The bonsai tree is a marvel in miniature, and the art [...]

Christmas Gifts For Your Garden

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaChristmas is right around the corner and most people who [...]

Low-Pollen Plants for an Allergy-Friendly SoCal Yard

Written by Kelsey W. The best low-pollen plants for an allergy-friendly yard are showy, insect-pollinated [...]

Why Is My Plant Losing Leaves? What to Do When Leaves Start Dropping

Written by Kelsey W. Quick answer: Plants usually lose leaves when something in their environment [...]

Strange and Unusual Plants for Your SoCal Garden

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura From plants that catch their own insects to living [...]

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