Under the Solano Sun

Allergies Run Wild Blooms With Pollen Everywhere Beauty Abounds...

These beautiful sunny days are just calling to us to come outdoors and plant. Why not take our favorite little guys with us to play in the dirt? But, before we do, it would be worthwhile to make the gardening moments even more magical by reading The Surprise Garden to them.

Shoveling isn't usually my idea of fun, but after months of rain, I was so excited to get into the garden and start prepping the raised vegetable beds for spring and summer.

Beyond the legend, myth and poisonous reputation surrounding this member of the Ranunculaceae family, the Hellebore is perhaps one of the most an intriguing plants I've invited into my garden.

Spring really brings out the purple in my garden. My lavender is putting on a nice show with its fat purple sticks, Lavendula Grosso' has been my favorite for a number of years. It does well-situated in direct sun with minimal hand watering.