Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Lanie KeystoneWith the holidays quickly approaching, there’s nothing better for your gardening friends and family than a hot-off-the-press book. In my last blog, the gift list was aimed at the young gardeners in your life.  Now it’s time to take a look at a few volumes that are sure to…

Blog by Paula PashbyI love the winter season, and I always know that winter is upon us when I start seeing the beautiful Poinsettias, Euphorbia pulcherrima, everywhere.  They are hard to miss, with their vibrant red, white, and pink specialized leaves. I buy a Poinsettia every year and place it as…

Blog by Karen Metz We had another opportunity to visit the Oregon Gardens in Silverton, Oregon.  We had never visited the gardens this late in the fall.  This visit was also special because we were able to enter the garden several hours before the general public arrived.  The fog had just…

Blog by Michelle KrespiI have grown plants from the Calathea genus before, so I was used to the variety of leaf patterns this group exhibits. What drew me to this particular plant was how painterly the leaves are. The common name sums it up, Rose-Painted Calathea. Each leaf is a work of art, as you can see…

Miku by Mike Gunther Three days preparingMany hands; craft, cut, trim & boxSuccessful wreath workshop