Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Michelle KrespiI recently had the pleasure of visiting the University of California Botanical Garden in Berkeley. A good friend of mine has been a docent there for over ten years and has told me so much about the garden, that I was excited to finally see it. I have to preface my…

 

Blog article by Brenda Altman, UC Master GardenerHave you ever walked into a plant nursery store and discovered a pleasant surprise? No?  Nothing like an exotic plant or an heirloom garlic special but cats. Oh, it is a cat, no, it is two, no, three. Nova, Tessa, and Reggie now reside at the Mid-City…

Blog article by Brenda AltmanOne overlooked feature of John F Kennedy Library in Vallejo is the free garden seed station. It is located on the wall just before the restrooms.  Anyone can take seeds for their own use. Seeds are donated by library patrons and the Seed Barn.  The seeds are separated…

Blog article by Karen Metz, UC Master GardenerMany of us have plants in our gardens or yards that remind us of people or places.  Sometimes trees or shrubs are planted to honor the birth of a child, a milestone birthday, or in memory of a loved one.  We might have plants that we have grown from…