Under the Solano Sun

It's that time of year, when we're all trying to think of the perfect gift for the kids on our list. For many of us, books are a great solution.

Hmm, what holiday is coming up soon? Thanksgiving, but I have not seen any Thanksgiving decorations anywhere. Halloween is over. Oh yes, it is Christmas! We have been bombarded with Christmas specials since July.

Each fall, I plant a variety of bulbs to enjoy in the garden each spring and to ensure plenty of cut flowers. But I never plant tulips or other bulbs that need to be chilled in our mild climate.

November color Maples, pistache, purple plums View the beauty today...

For many years, I heard that peonies cannot be grown in California. The reasons: it is in the wrong part of the country, it is too warm here, and finally, it just won't work. I really did, until I went to Fioli with a horticulture class.