Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Brenda AltmanTrees are pruned for many reasons. Sometimes they are pruned to remove crowding or competing branches, which open up the canopy; other times they are pruned for safety reasons, a branch may be too low, or they might be trimmed for ornamental or aesthetic reasons. I cannot figure out why…

 Blog article by Michelle DavisSucculents are known for their easy, low-maintenance and drought-tolerance. Many gardeners, like me, plant them in outdoor containers because their own homes’ soil (clay, in my case) isn’t what a succulent needs. Succulents want well-draining soil. Many horticulturists…

Blog article by Paula PashbyI was watering our Lantana (Lantana camara) bush the other day and saw something moving about on the plant. I stepped closer to take a look and saw what appeared to be two little hands stretching out to grab my outstretched finger.  I paused and realized that this creature…

Blog article by Lisa Rico Every summer, I plant too much basil. It’s so prolific. Basil pasta, basil on caprese salads, basil oil, pesto. But how much pesto can two people eat? That doesn’t seem to stop me from making it. I can almost do it in my sleep. Rinse, spin, toss in the blender, puree – repeat…

Blog article by Nancy ForrestRecently, I volunteered at the Vacaville Museum to assist patrons in making decorative pumpkins for the fall season. They brought their own pumpkins, and the museum provided the decorative materials. We supplied succulents, moss, and various fall plantings and embellishments. I…