Under the Solano Sun

The past few years I've seen more lizards (Sceloporus) running across my yard starting in the spring and lasting through the fall since lizards hibernate during the winter. The most common lizards in our area are fence lizards, also known as the blue belly lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis).

Being on lockdown does have some perks, like actually cleaning the house and getting out into the yard for cleaning there. So, I was dusting (YUCK!) and moved the violet shown below to actually dust under it.

Tell us a little about yourself and your background as a teacher. I have been in education for 28 years. Initially, I taught full time followed by a period of part-time employment and volunteering in schools while my boys were young.

One of the reasons I love holidays is because they're an excuse to buy holiday flowers. With Easter just around the corner, it's time to think about plants associated with Easter. According to several floral websites, the top flowers gifted at Easter include white roses (Rosa), tulips (Tulipa L.

Daffodils (Narcissus) are about done with blooming. Most are familiar with William Wordsworth's poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud which describes finding a field with A host of golden daffodils.