Green Thumb Garden Blog: Southern California Gardening Tips

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Invasive Plants to Avoid in Southern California

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

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.
Bonsai Tree Care: How to Keep Your Bonsai Healthy

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

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Christmas Gifts For Your Garden

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

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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 [...]

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Winter Flowers for Southern California: What Blooms in the Cool Season

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

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