Under the Solano Sun

The Blue Potato Bush is the name of this bush, the botanical name is Lycianthes rantonnetii, family Solanaceae. This plant was once believed to belong to the Nightshade family. When researching, I found different theories. Some say it does belong, but others say it does not.

After the recent downpours, many people are also now experiencing the down-blow of autumn leaves. In my former hometown, we would rake the leaves into a huge pile on the street curb.

Fall has always been the season of new beginnings for me. I was hired at my most memorable jobs In the fall. I got married to my husband in the fall. I became self-employed in the fall and I applied for the Master Gardener program in the fall.

In early October we were able to visit The Oregon Garden in Silverton. This 80-acre botanical garden is made up of over 20 specialty gardens. Normally there is a tram available to transport you to different areas, but because of COVID, it was not running.

Is it a telephone pole? Is it giant asparagus? Just what is it? A few months ago these two agave plants started sending out these giant spears. They resembled asparagus spears. Agave is related to asparagus but a distant relative.