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Under the Solano Sun
Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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.
Our wonderful Wheaten Terrier, Darby, gave me the idea for today's blog! Let me explain. If you're a dog owner/walker, you'll understand that these little guys are the best seed collectors on the planet.
