Under the Solano Sun

At least 2 surprises this week from the garden. First, we had a lot of gusty wind late this week, strong enough to snap my bell pepper bush. So, for now, the immature peppers are laying on the patio table getting morning sun. Next time it will be planted in a sturdy tomato cage.

The warm days of spring are here and summer is just around the corner. Planning to start a garden this year? So many things go into planning a new garden. First, choose the spot that gets lots of sun. The afternoon sun is the warmest so a southwest location is best.

First Day of School Begins Parent and student Apprehension School Bells are Ringing...

Looking to add summer color to a flower pot, window box, hanging basket or along a shaded walkway? Consider planting Palladium tubers in the spring.

An epiphyte is a fascinating plant, almost otherworldly, like the star of Little Shop of Horrors. In their preferred habitat, these cactus that normally grow in the jungle attach their roots to the crotch of trees and dangle their branches downward.