Under the Solano Sun

As we flip the calendar to March, you may begin to hear Master Gardeners talk about filling worm poop bags. What?'' you ask. Why? We have over 3,000 excellent reasons: the third graders in Solano County who visit the free, high-energy field trip called Ag Day.

Do you know the many advantages of weeds? how to identify the type of turf you have? what Sunset zone you live in and what that means for gardening? safe alternatives to pesticides? how to prune an overgrown fruit tree?

Gardening passion It's not for the faint-hearted Love it or hate it! Rare flowers at Annie's Are a bit pricey for the drive But oh, what a surprise! Pots come with volunteer veggies on the side! Inconspicuous at first glance, A tiny leaf appears then three With water, sunshine and care A zucchini or...

Under the Solano Sun on a cloudless day in June, it's hot. While I was crossing Santa Clara Street in front of city hall I was thankful that trees covered the street and provided a wonderful cool shade.

In my ignorance, I navigated through my life with little thought to the world outside my bubble that my daily routine had created.