Split image showing a potted plant before and after deadheading, with fresh green leaves on the left and wilted flowers on the right, near a swimming pool.
Deadheading

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura If you are like me, I tend to work [...]

Two potted plants: left shows suckers at the base with text "Always Remove Suckers"; right shows graft union above soil with text "Graft Union always above soil.
Never Bury The Graft Always Remove Suckers

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Lets plant a grafted fruit tree. The most critical [...]

Assorted pretzel breads on a wooden surface with a small pile of flour nearby; text at the bottom reads "PRETZEL BREAD.
Pretzel Bread

Ingredients: Dough: 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 [...]

Four photos of potted Coral Bells plants in various leaf colors, arranged outdoors on the ground, with red “Coral Bells” text at the top.
Coral Bells

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Over the past several years an explosion of unique [...]

A cat lies among chrysanthemums with a flower on its head, next to bunches of yellow and red chrysanthemums; text reads “Growing Mums in Your Southern California Garden.”.
Growing Mums in Your Southern California Garden

Written by Susan B. We can’t think of any flowering plant that is more synonymous [...]

A whole pumpkin pie with a golden-brown crust, viewed from above, placed on a cloth next to a knife. The text "PUMPKIN PIE" appears at the bottom.
Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ¼ [...]

A cast iron skillet filled with chicken drumsticks, potato chunks, carrots, green beans, and peas; text below reads "Skillet Chicken Stew.
Skillet Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 6 large chicken thighs and/or legs (skin-on, bone-in) 1 tbsp olive oil 3 carrots [...]

Slices of glazed lemon bread are stacked on a glass plate with the text "LEMON BREAD" below the image.
Lemon Bread

 Ingredients: Lemon Loaf: 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup (8 ounces) sour [...]

Collage of ripe fruit trees featuring peaches, plums, figs, and pomegranates with the text “End of Season Fruit Trees” at the top.
End Of Season Fruit Trees

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Green Thumb carries a wide variety of fruits that [...]

Colorful upcycled garden containers including painted tires and old boots used as planters, with vibrant flowers and greenery. Text reads: "From Waste to Wonder: Upcycling Ideas for SoCal Garden.
From Waste to Wonder: Upcycling Ideas for SoCal Garden Decor

The Beauty of Upcycling in Gardening Upcycling isn’t just a trend, it’s a mindset. A [...]

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