Under the Solano Sun

Betty Victor wrote a wonderful blog about Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens recently. She encouraged blog readers to visit, and I can heartily second that. What many may not know is that December is actually a beautiful time to visit.

As one year passes and another begins, I think we all pay a little more attention to time. Whether it was watching that clock for the big countdown, throwing away our old calendar, or writing that new number on checks and documents, we all are a little more aware of time moving on.

I consider every plant hardy until I have killed it myself. Sir Peter Smithers Don't do it, the nurseryman said as I wistfully admired the Mexican lime tree. They are too frost-sensitive for our area. So I didn't buy the tree. At least not then.

It was one of the last summer days sunny with only the slightest nip in the air. Perfect weather to look over my garden and enjoy the remaining flowers and veggies and look forward to next year.

It was a great day at the Mary Farmar school garden! Every time I sign up for Master Gardener events, I get excited about getting out and working with my community alongside fellow Master Gardeners.