Under the Solano Sun

I am heading out to my garden this morning with no major chores to tackle, just a little of everything that needs some tender tending and planting some new seedlings.

With shorter days and cooler temperatures, deciduous trees shed their glossy canopies of leaves. Leaves are everywhere blowing in the wind, choking roof valleys, and dotting sidewalks.

I am talking about the herb Basil with the botanical genus name of Ocimum, from the Greek word okimon, meaning smell. It's a very appropriate name for this herb because it sure has a nice, strong fragrance.

Today's the day! Please support the programming of the UCCE Master Gardeners in Solano Co. The 150 volunteers give back thousands of hours of time to help educate residents of Solano County. #GivingTuesday Your gift supports the public outreach programs we do in the county.

I was reading through some recipe magazine that was in the pile on my table and there was this card (pictured) in the center. Generally, I tear them out or fold them out of the way, but the flower caught my attention. Then, I thought, "I need to plant this paper right away.