Under the Solano Sun

Garden dragonfly Orange wings glisten as you land Honoring my yard. Traditionally a Japanese form of poetry, the Haiku is a non-rhyming set of three lines, with words counted by syllables - 5,7,5-. Haikus are often reflecting something from nature, and accompanied by delicate artwork.

As you prepare for the holidays, it's also a good time to prepare for potential frost in your yard and garden. This preparation consists of having the knowledge and materials you need to protect your sensitive plants.

During the recent drought years, we've focused on filling our gardens with beautiful succulents. Even though they seem to be the easy child in the garden, they still need proper attention to grow and thrive in your home.

I watched July and August out my bedroom window this summer, as I recovered from spine surgery.

A few years ago, our cat disappeared during the night. We were devastated by the loss of our beloved Teddy and blamed the nocturnal coyotes who live in the open space near our home.