Under the Solano Sun

What is summer without home-grown tomatoes and fresh basil (Ocimum basilicum)? But every year I feel like I spend hours of time watering my large-leafed sweet basil. The stems get floppy, or the leaves get sunburned and then wilt on the hottest days. So, this year I decided to try something new.

It's hot outside. You have started a garden project and you want to finish it. Ask yourself if the project is urgent and you need to get it done. Here are some safety tips to consider if you work in the heat. Plan your project Work in the early morning, late afternoon, or at night if you can.

Summer for us begins when we get our first box of perfect peaches from Brazelton's Ranch in Vacaville. Since first learning of this glorious ranch and getting to know the entire amazing Brazelton family, our weekly drive to Pleasants Valley Road has become our favorite summer tradition.

It's 90 degrees outside this weekend and I find myself inside an air-conditioned store browsing the cool weather crop selection. I want to get my seeds started now while the temperatures are still warm enough to promote germination efficiently.

As we enter into the season of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, once commonly referred to as Fall, it got me thinking of pumpkins. Then I started to wonder where did pumpkins originate from?' Scientists believe pumpkins originated in North America about 9,000 years ago.