Under the Solano Sun

Toni (Greer) gave my grandson, Tyler, some green bean seeds in the spring. He was very excited, so we made him a little 4' x4' planter while the seeds were sprouting in the seed tray. He was amazed every day by how fast they came up and got big enough to plant in his garden.

We were in Berkeley recently to check on the status of a guitar repair job. While my husband was in the shop, I decided to go for a walk. I've always loved walking in this neighborhood of small, but lush front yards. Always on a look-out for ideas, I stumbled onto these two interesting front yards.

Harvest Moon; Halloween Kids in Costumes; Trick or Treat Ghosts and Goblins Rule the Night...

Recently, I visited Portland, Oregon, where I stumbled across a Pollinator Corridor in the Lloyd District, a commercial neighborhood, located in the North and Northeast sections of the city.

Colorful spring flowerbeds depend upon gardeners who prepare and plan for the months ahead. So mark your calendar. Save space on your To-Do list. Now is the time to shop for bulbs.