Under the Solano Sun

Several years ago my friend Bonnie offered me a slip from one of her favorite potted plants, a large leafy begonia. I placed the cutting in a glass of water next to the window by the sink until roots filled the glass. Then I placed it in a clay pot filled with planting mix.

I have viewed posts on Facebook about dandelions and bees which say not to get rid of the dandelion growing in your garden as they are food for the bees.

Despite my vow to avoid purchasing any more clematis well, this year at leastI couldn't resist snapping up Clematis Little Lemons' when I saw it on sale. This charming super-dwarf clematis has yellow nodding blooms that turn into fluffy, silvery-gold, Dr.

Greetings from Borrego Springs. Seemed like we should get out of the Northern California heat, so we headed to the desert in southern CA. Borrego Springs is located between San Diego and the Salton Sea in a valley in the high desert. Contrary to its name, there are no springs.

As you move through the different phases of your life, you find yourself invited to many different occasions. When you're in your twenties, you find yourself invited to many weddings, and then after a few years baby showers.