Collage of companion plants for Southern California gardens, featuring a striped melon, purple lupine, yarrow, nasturtium, cabbage, and rosemary.
Companion Plants That Grow Well Together In Your Southern California Garden

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

Four images of fruit trees featuring peaches, apples, and persimmons with the text "Selecting Dormant Fruit Trees" at the top.
Selecting Dormant Fruit Trees

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

A blue bowl of Three Sisters Soup garnished with herbs. Two slices of brown bread, a yellow vegetable, and herbs in the background on a white cloth. Two spoons are beside the bowl.
Three Sisters Soup

Ingredients: Equipment A large soup pot or Dutch oven Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 [...]

Collage of various colorful plants with text asking about invasive species in Southern California gardens.
Are There Any Invasive Plants to Avoid in Your SoCal Garden?

Written by Kelsey W. The diversity of the plant world is nothing short of incredible, [...]

A tart topped with slices of strawberry and kiwi on a light-colored surface. Text reads "Strawberry Kiwi Cream Cheese Tart.
Strawberry Kiwi Cream Cheese Tart

Ingredients: For the Crust 5 oz Nilla wafers 2 tbsp brown sugar 4 tbsp unsalted [...]

A scone on a white plate, labeled "Cranberry Orange Scone.
Cranberry Orange Scone

Ingredients: 1 medium orange 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for [...]

A bonsai tree in a rectangular pot on a wooden surface. Text reads "Learning How to Care for Bonsai Plants.
Learning How to Care for Bonsai Plants  

Written by Kelsey W. The beautiful bonsai tree is a marvel in miniature with its [...]

Collage showcasing gardening tools, red flowers, and Brussels sprouts with the text "Christmas Gifts For Your Garden.
Christmas Gifts For Your Garden

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

Collage of low pollen plants, including roses, palms, peace lilies, and hydrangeas, labeled "Finding Low Pollen Plants for Your Yard When You Have Allergies.
Finding Low Pollen Plants for Your Yard When You Have Allergies

Written by Kelsey W. Allergies to pollen, grass, and other things that commonly live outside [...]

Collage of colorful flowers including camellias, pansies, irises, and hellebores with the text "Beautiful Plants That Flower During a SoCal Winter" at the top.
Beautiful Plants That Flower During a SoCal Winter  

Written by Kelsey W. One of the perks of living in Southern California is that [...]

>