Under the Solano Sun

Every day on my walk I'm seeing more and more people installing the fake green grass. This artificial grass is not environmentally friendly. After 15-20 years, it gets put into the landfill because it is old. There are concerns about toxic runoff from the crumb rubber infill.

Growing ornamental gourds to be used for crafting is a long-term project, sometimes lasting up to a year, but is an easy, fun, and rewarding endeavor that both young and mature gardeners can thoroughly enjoy.

I recently moved houses and now have a beautiful yard to work with. Now the main question that has been running throw my mind since the day I went to the open house is, what am I going to plant?! All I keep thinking is "thank goodness I'm currently in the UC Master Gardener program!".

I commute to Fairfield just about every morning. While driving in, I listen to my Scottish crime thriller on Audible, and I take the time to look at the hills and note any changes to the landscape.

I enjoy sorting through piles of castoff succulent stems on a garden club's back table or at plant sales. I purposely choose something I don't already have in my own collection.