Under the Solano Sun

Why is it always so much easier for me to shop for plants than it is to put them in the ground? Fall is a wonderful time to divide and plant perennials, and it is even more rewarding when I am getting an end-of-the-season deal on a pot-bound plant.

It's winter and you are looking for a fun indoor activity. Why not build a native bee nest? It's easy and interesting and it will support the pollinators who in turn will support your garden. In this article, I will share with you instructions for building a bee nesting block.

One of the most beautiful cut flowers I have had the pleasure of working with are Canterbury Bells, Campanula medium. They come in white, pink, purple and I have read even blue but have yet to see those. They are a great line flower (tall) in floral arrangements.

If you've ever been to British Columbia, you know why they call it, Beautiful British Columbia. Crossing the US/Canada border, you are immediately embraced by the most breathtaking scenery that envelops you wherever you go in this lovely province.

It is such a delight to be blogging about rain after so many blogs about drought. I know this spell hasn't ended the drought but every little bit helps to raise the levels in our reservoirs and restore our groundwater.