Under the Solano Sun

Cinderella has quite a selection of pumpkin coaches in my yard right now. The pumpkin, Rouge vif d'Etampes,' is also known as the Cinderella' pumpkin because it is believed that artists used the pumpkin as the model for Cinderella's fairy tale coach.

Earlier this summer, I was fortunate to be able to take a family vacation to Canada. One of our visits was to Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), Canada's smallest province. Prince Edward Island depends on its own water table for all of its water needs.

Sesamum indicum flower The Black Sesame Plant It's time! I just went out to the garden and harvested my Black Sesame Seeds. I'm excited that the plant did great in my vegetable garden this year. It was super easy to grow. The seeds are pretty expensive so, the money I'll save is wonderful.

As Fall Approaches Nature Readies Itself For Change Autumn----Natures Gift...

Around mid-summer and still now as summer is coming to an end, my favorite fruit is still in its glory. In late July our glorious local nectarines and peaches start filling the booths at the Vallejo Farmer's Market.