Green Thumb Garden Blog: Southern California Gardening Tips

Close-up of two glasses of watermelon lime slushie with white and red straws. In the background, a plate of sliced watermelon is visible. Text at the bottom reads, "Watermelon Lime Slushie.
Watermelon Lime Slushie

Ingredient: 8 cups watermelon cubes frozen 2 cups ginger ale soda 2 whole limes juiced, [...]

A collage of citrus images: a citrus tree full of oranges, a plate of lemons and a lime, a bowl of oranges, and another citrus plant with yellow-orange fruit. The text reads "Citrus for Privacy.
Citrus For Privacy

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura When most people think of a hedge they are [...]

A plate of Kung Pao Chicken with peanuts and vegetables served alongside a portion of white rice.
Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredient: Chicken Marinade 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp [...]

Collage of landscaping tips: watering plants, caterpillar on a leaf, lawn mower on grass, and yellow flowers. Text reads "Landscaping Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know.
Landscaping Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Needs to Know

By: Marge B Life is too short to have a boring, unkept yard. As a homeowner, [...]

A collage of various plants, including rosemary, marigold, basil, chrysanthemums, and mint, with the text "Can Some Plants Keep SoCal Pests Away?" at the top.
Do Plants Really Repel Garden Pests in SoCal?

Can plants keep pests out of your Southern California garden? A few genuinely help, but [...]

A close-up view of a scoop of blood orange sorbet in a glass bowl. The text "BLOOD ORANGE SORBET" is displayed at the bottom.
Blood Orange Sorbet

Ingredient: Zest from one blood orange 2 cups-blood orange juice (about 6-8 oranges) 1 cup [...]

Four types of colorful flowers are shown side by side with the text "Welcome Pollinators to your Garden" at the top of the image.
Welcome Pollinators to your Garden

Plant plants that butterflies, hummingbirds, and butterflies cannot resist. When you add new plants to [...]

Collage of six different vibrant flowering vines: purple, white, orange, pink, and yellow blooms with the text "Golden Trumpet and Other Vines Can add Beauty to Your Garden" at the top.
Golden Trumpet Vine: Growing Allamanda in SoCal

By Marge B The golden trumpet vine (Allamanda cathartica) is a fast-growing tropical evergreen climber [...]

Collage of various tropical plants in indoor and outdoor settings. Includes potted and garden plants with diverse leaf shapes and sizes. Text reads, "Enjoy Tropical Plants Inside and Out".
Enjoy Tropical Plants Inside and Out

 By: Marge B The serene landscape of tropical plants in your home landscape can help [...]

Various hydrangea plants in different colors are displayed with informational tags under a "Hydrangea Care" sign.
Hydrangea Care: How to Grow Hydrangeas in SoCal

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP, Green Thumb Nursery Ventura To care for hydrangeas in Southern California, [...]

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