Under the Solano Sun

While celebrating Thanksgiving this year, I began thinking about our early American ancestors and how most would have had to have at least a simple kitchen garden to sustain themselves and their families.

We love to eat Acca sellowiana formerly Feijoa sellowiana aka pineapple guava. But growing it has been hit and miss, because in each case, we did not plant it in the correct spot.

In November, my husband and I were able to travel to the Washington, DC area to visit family and friends. I was immediately struck by the number of trees. They were hard to miss since they were in their full fall display.

NOTE: The editor was slow in posting this blog. Apologies to the author. November came fast and the weather has been warm, but it is now time to consider my next gardening steps for the winter season. It is finally starting to cool down and prospects for rain are looming.

A drab winter day is my favorite time to clean. And this time of year, citrus is readily available. If you have an abundance of citrus, here is a way to use them. Citrus is a great cleaner and deodorizer. Citrus will remove most mineral deposits and stains and cut grease.