Under the Solano Sun

Last month I wrote on In Praise of Rosemary' and continuing that theme, this month I will sing the praises of Lavandula! To repeat from my last blog, out in the up-country areas of Solano County, water is expensive, deer are plentiful, and the sun is hot, burning down all day with little shade for r...

This year I've found a new favorite plant. Going to the plant sale at the UCDavis arboretum sale last year, I found something called Tweedia (Tweedia caerulea) with bright blue flowers that just shouted out Pick me as I was looking around at all the goodies for sale.

Wood chips can be expensive if you're buying them by the bag. Imagine getting three to four pickup loads for free! If you have a computer visit Chip drop info@getchipdrop.com they'll hook you up with a nearby arborist who is trying to get rid of their recent wood chips.

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting my son in San Diego, and became completely enthralled by the beautiful, blooming, Jacaranda mimosifolia tree.

With summer just around the corner thought I'd share some of the summer tasks needed for a cut flower garden. When I got rid of my front lawn a few years ago, I added rocks, and a small flower garden area.