Under the Solano Sun

I was listening to a presentation by UCCE Master Gardener-Yolo, Cid Barcellos, today. It was a very informative discussion on adaptive gardening.

Looking Out at Nature's Garden Finding Serenity in Difficult Times New Hope as Seasons Change...

And suddenly you just know it's time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings - Meister Eckhart If you could do it all over again, what would you change? Would you formulate a plan and stick to it meticulously? Would you study more, research better?

Sheltering-in-place has resulted in mixed results in gardening as a hobby. I recently learned from a friend that she has lost interest in gardening. I wondered what she's been feeding herself. She normally plants a lot of vegetables. She has dozens of fruit trees.

What flower, plant or tree comes to mind when you envision the word vacation? During this pandemic, when I have wanted to get out and experience a novel (to me) location, my mind reverts to places where I lived or visited as a child and the flora of those places.