Under the Solano Sun

I know I have a good garden tool when my husband keeps stealing . . . er, borrowing . . . it from me. The Hori Hori garden knife is one of my favorite multi-purpose tools.

As winter slowly transitions into spring, I've gathered some information on growing vegetables and herbs from seeds and would like to share them with you: IMPORTANT: If purchasing seed packets, READ instructions at the back of each seed packet carefully.

What can you get for a buck these days? Well, as it turns out, if you look deep enough, you can find great deals on seasonal stuff.

The nice thing about gardening like baseball is there is always a new season right around the corner. The cry Wait til Next Year can be heard everywhere. And just like baseball, you can always improve your team.

Six years ago, I added a cute little aloe to my succulent collection. I was drawn to its soft to the touch greyish green leaves with vertical stripes and smooth edges without spines or thorns. At the point of purchase, I didn't know this aloe was a slow grower that would eventually dwarf its pot.