Under the Solano Sun

Many northern California folks migrate to the desert during the winter holidays, to enjoy them in the warmth and beautiful landscapes of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. There too you can find mistletoe, the plant of Christmas kisses. Desert mistletoe, Phoradendron californicum Nutt.

Your yard and garden represent an investment of your resources and time. And since none of us has money to burn or time to waste, now is the best time to prepare to protect that investment before a hard freeze.

Wreath workshop took place Great participation, food and marketplace Successful, happy and fun...

Sedges have edges Rushes are round, Grasses have nodes all the way to the ground.-author unknown. A little over a year ago we had our front yard re-landscaped and were given the plan.

A friend is redesigning her tiny front garden. The large front yard tree, planted by the builder, had to be removed, its roots having infiltrated the home's water main. She is left with a totally exposed tiny front garden with a small patch of grass that has to remain.