Under the Solano Sun

Ash is raining down on us and our gardens. Have you checked your outdoor plants lately to see just how much ash is coating the leaves? Ash can sometimes be beneficial in small amounts contributing trace elements to plants, but a slightly thicker layer can interfere with photosynthesis.

The Currant Tomato A Teeny-Tiny Tom by Patricia Brantley Photo credit: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/47166850#page/211/mode/1up A Tiny Little Tom, That's not so plain to see, Smaller than a cherry with cute names like "Sweet Pea".

When we moved into our home in Vacaville, back in 2012, we inherited a stunning garden. It has been so much fun getting to know all of the plants, some of which are quite sensitive while others are very robust.

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My nemesisManduca sexta. Sorry to say, this blog is about 3 weeks late.