Persimmons

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura The Persimmon is an  edible  fruit that  resembles  a [...]

Fruit trees for Limited Spaces

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today, most homes are situated on a smaller parcel [...]

How to Easily Grow Camellias in Your Southern California Garden

Written by Ann R. Camellias are a great way to add beautiful color to your [...]

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup honey 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices [...]

Sparkling Peach Punch

Ingredients: 1 64 ounce bottle V8 Splash Mango Peach Juice 1 liter bottle ginger ale [...]

Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients: For the strawberries: 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and sliced or quartered 1/3 cup [...]

The Journey of A Dormant Fruit Tree

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery – VenturaIt’s January, the perfect time of year [...]

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 cups chicken [...]

Plant These Vegetables Now for Your Spring Garden

Written by Kelsey W. If you’ve lived in Southern California for any length of time, [...]

Kettle Chips

Ingredients: 1 lb (455 g) russet potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed clean Sea salt for sprinkling Vegetable [...]