Under the Solano Sun

Aesculus californica The California Buckeye Tree As fall arrives and the rain starts falling, I start looking for the buckeye trees hoping to see the seed capsules starting to germinate. Their unique seed capsules have always intrigued me.

Twenty years ago, when I was a brand-new Master Gardener, I was sometimes intimidated by the veteran Master Gardeners. They seemed so knowledgeable and would bring in armloads of cuttings from their perennials and shrubs.

Every year, I buy at least one new lavender (Lavandula sp.) plant. Each year, I kill at least one. Many years ago, before I moved to this house, I took cuttings of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and rooted them.

Everything about fall connects us to the passing of time in the most visceral way.

We are finally entering the fall season! I love the summer, but also love to experience the changing of seasons, especially Fall... with the cool, crisp air and the opportunity to wear my favorite scarves that are beautiful shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown.