Improper tree pruning can have unwanted results. These trees were topped about 3 years ago. Over 80% of their foliage was removed at that time. Surprisingly, one of the trees still has foliage, the other two are not doing well.
I love this time of year when the flowers poke their little heads up and bloom, seemingly to celebrate the coming of Spring. When we moved to Vacaville we found many lovely plants spread throughout our garden, which is one of the reasons why we fell in love with this home.
A few years ago, on a trip to San Diego, I visited a garden where a docent was tidying up the herb section after winter. She asked if I had ever tasted French sorrel. I told her no, never having tasted any kind of sorrel at all.
Have your bok choy, cabbage or spinach plants recently bolted? (Note: bolting is a term used to describe vegetable plants that have prematurely begun to flower. If you have, you're not alone. Gardeners from around the county have complained their veggies have bolted.
The front yard has not looked very promising with all the rains. The weeds are growing everywhere. Thank goodness for the chickens that help curb their growth by eating some weeds and scratching for bugs. Since it's a sunny day, I thought I'd walk out there today to see what else is happening.
