Under the Solano Sun

Wildfires Rage, Smoky Skies Nature Will Recover Rebuild, Replant, Restore...

My nemesisManduca sexta. Sorry to say, this blog is about 3 weeks late.

The journey from nothing to something is often filled with many trials and many errors. February 2019, we purchased the home next to my mom. What was thought to be minor repairs soon became a gut and rehab. We finally moved into the house March 2020.

Aunt Molly's ground cherry. Moon and Stars watermelon. Country Gentleman corn. Each of these varieties began with landrace seeds, which were genetically diverse and much more adaptable than any of their inbred heirloom progeny.

I've always loved spider plants, Chlorophytum comosum; although I grew up calling them airplane plants. They are such fun and easy houseplants to grow. Spider plants have long narrow green leaves that radiate from a central area. They can be solid green or variegated with a white stripe.