Collage of four plants with text reading "The Best Plants for a Brand New Novice Gardener"; images show leafy greens, tomatoes, pothos, and beets.
The Best Plants for a Brand New Novice Gardener

Written by Kelsey W. Growing your own garden plants is a fantastic adventure, but what [...]

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 [...]

A slice of carrot cake cheesecake topped with walnuts on a table, with a basket of carrots in the background.
Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canola oil [...]

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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 [...]

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Spam Musabi

Ingredients: 2 cups Calrose rice, rinsed well Simple teriyaki sauce, below Nonstick cooking spray 1 [...]

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 [...]

Plate of lavender macarons with lavender buttercream filling, placed on a floral tablecloth.
Lavender Macarons with Lavender Buttercream Filling

Ingredients: Lavender Macarons Ingredients 1 cup + 1/2 tablespoons almond flour 1½ cups powdered sugar 3 large [...]

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Can You Grow Tropical Plants in Southern California Even Though It’s Very Dry?

Written by Kelsey W. If you’re lucky enough to spend a week in a tropical [...]

Collage of nine different plants suitable for a balcony or patio. Includes flowers and greenery with text: "Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don't Have Yard Space.
Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don’t Have Yard Space

Written by Kelsey W. Space often comes at a premium for those of us who [...]

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