Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Paula Pashby It is quite peaceful taking a stroll through the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden on the UC Davis campus. There are many tree species from all over the world and multiple-themed display gardens that are beautiful.  A creek also runs through the 3.5-mile path, adding to the…

Blog article by Lanie KeystoneYes--Yes…I know—I hear you thinking, “It’s October and Halloween and Thanksgiving haven’t even come and gone! And, we’re already thinking about holiday gift-giving?  Talk about rushing time!” That’s all true, but you’ll be thankful beyond Thanksgiving when you’re taking out…

Blog by Karen MetzIn early September, I had the opportunity to visit a friend’s house and pick Chinese Jujubes, Ziziphus jujuba.  Ziziphus jujuba is native to Asia.  The tree was about 12 to 15 feet high.  She had been growing the tree for about 12 years. She thought this was about as large as…

Blog by Brenda Altman Snugs lives in a garden of earthly delights! His favorite snack of course, is catnip (Nepeta cataria). It grows well here in Vallejo. It’s a herbaceous perennial that thrives in full sun.  It has multiple stems and grows in a tight cluster. Here, it does not die back in our…

Blog by Michelle Davis We are full on in Pumpkin Season, in which many beverages, entrees and desserts are made with the fruit. Pumpkins originated in Mesoamerica close to 10,000 years ago, though its name “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “peopon”, translating to “large melon”. Pumpkins are a squash…