Green Thumb Garden Blog: Southern California Gardening Tips

Four images of climbing plants: vibrant pink flowers, green cucumbers on a vine, dense ivy covering a wall, and red leaves on a brick fence.
The Best Climbing Plants to Cover a Fence or Wall

Written by Kelsey W. A fence does important work: it keeps the yard secure and [...]

Close-up of green and silver leaves of the 'Silver Carpet' plant, with text "Silver Carpet" overlaid at the bottom.
Silver Carpet (Dymondia margaretae): Ground Cover Care Guide

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP, Green Thumb Nursery, Ventura Silver carpet is the perfect ground cover [...]

A plate of crispy honey chicken garnished with herbs is served alongside a portion of white rice. The text "Crispy Honey Chicken" is displayed below the food.
Crispy Honey Chicken

Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 1 lb. chicken tenderloins cubed ½ tsp. salt or more [...]

A collage of various garden plants beneath the question, "Should You Replace Old Plants In Your Tired Garden." The plants include marigolds, bloodflower, snake plant, coral bells, balloon flower, bonsai tree, and petunias.
When to Replace Old Plants in Your Tired SoCal Garden

An old plant that has lost its vigor, outgrown its spot, or stopped flowering drags [...]

A collage with the caption "Vegetables to Plant in the Summer for a Fall Harvest," showing beets, broccoli, spinach, carrots, and cucumbers.
Vegetables to Plant in the Summer for a Fall Harvest

Written by Kelsey W. There’s nothing more exciting than seeing a fruit or vegetable starting [...]

A collage of six plants with the text "Gardening Tips for Coastal Homes in Southern California" at the top.
Coastal Gardening in Southern California: Plants and Tips

Written by Kelsey W. Gardening near the Southern California coast means working with three challenges: [...]

Diagram of a tree showing the concept of a drip line, which is the area directly under the outer circumference of the tree's branches where the most water drips.
What Is a Drip Line?

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP, Green Thumb Nursery, Ventura Short answer: The drip line is the [...]

Collage of drought-tolerant plants with text reading: "The Tale of Drought Tolerant plants: Water Thrifty Shade Plants." Featured plants include yellow, purple, pink, and red flowering varieties.
The Tale of Drought Tolerant plants: Water Thrifty Shade Plants

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura John is a professional blue-collar businessman. He [...]

Close-up of sea lavender flowers with tiny purple and white blooms, accompanied by the text “Sea Lavender” in a large font at the top of the image.
Sea Lavender (Limonium): Care, Benefits, and Tips

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP, Green Thumb Nursery Ventura Sea lavender (Limonium perezii) is a tough, [...]

A plated feta spinach omelet topped with crumbled feta cheese, accompanied by text at the bottom reading "FETA SPINACH OMELET.
Feta Spinach Omelet

Ingredient: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup baby spinach Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper [...]

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