Under the Solano Sun

I didn't think autumn would ever arrive. By the time summer left, its heat had scorched most of my plants and sapped my motivation. Today, with rake in hand, I tackle the falling leaves. Staring at singed hydrangeas and shriveled succulents, I feel as tired as my garden looks.

Growing microgreens at home can be a fun and easy hobby, especially during winter when a bit of fresh green leaves will be very welcome.

This is a heads-up about the California Audubon Society's press release of Wednesday October 26, 2022: Audubon California Urges Backyard Birders to Empty Bird Baths and Feeders as Avian Flu Spreads, https://ca.audubon.

October means: Pumpkins, Halloween and Harvest Be ready to enjoy ??

At Liberty High School Greenhouse we have been using a method to start seeds which is worth considering. We purchased two new tools called soil blockers which allow you to cut multiple small squares of soil. The size of the soil blocks you make using the tool is crucial, being 1.5 x 1.5 by 2.