Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Michelle KrespiMy husband, who has always been a plant lover, came home the other day with a Codiaeum variegatum. They are commonly referred to as Variegated Croton, Garden Croton, or Fire Croton. These are broad-leafed evergreen tropical shrubs that can grow up to 10’ tall in the wild and as a…

Blog by Jenni DodiniI have noticed on recent blogs that the author has shared that a friend/neighbor/ relative came to them with a "bug" or plant problem.Well, I knew that I was in trouble when my friend said, "Come here. I need you to look at my tree."  She was quite distressed that her 30+year year…

Haiku by Mike Gunther Less light and low sunSeasonal change is now hereSoon cool wet weather 

 Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanI have been visiting therapeutic gardens in Southern California as a part of a Horticultural Therapy class. Dorn and Relf, in "The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy,” write that the basic premise is “working with and around plants brings about positive…

September 20th's plant exchange was a big success, as always! The tables were loaded with various plants, cuttings, bulbs, and seeds, and there was a separate room for pots, tools, books, and other garden items.  At 9:00 am sharp, after dropping off their donations at the door, the public streamed in…