Under the Solano Sun

The granny smith apple originated from Australia. It's named after Maria Ann Smith. She propagated it by chance. The apples are a crisp, little tart and have lots of fiber. This time of year, I'm always grateful for our apple trees.

We all know inhaling wildfire smoke is bad for humans. But is it equally unhealthy for your plants? You may be surprised to know that wildfire smoke can be both good and bad for your plants.

We found this funny-faced visitor in the garden this summer. The Gray Hairstreak (or Common Hairstreak), Strymon melinus, is a common butterfly found in all 48 contiguous states. It is often found in weedy and disturbed areas.

From the comfort of your own home, you can tour famous gardens from around the world and enjoy a relaxing time admiring the beauty that they bring. There are hundreds of virtual garden tours available to view, each offering their own unique approach to cultivating and creating gardens.

We've all heard this expression without thinking much about what it means. It was originally used when a person wanted some good luck or when one hopes that something will go well.