Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Brenda AltmanBack in October, I wrote a blog on these trees being severely overpruned. As a result of that pruning, the tree got a chemical signal to grow new leaves immediately to replace the loss of photosynthesis. Around November, new leaves appeared all over the trees. But since it was winter,…

Article by Vincent HughesHave you ever thought about creating your own native habitat garden? Have you heard the term, native habitat garden, and wondered what exactly it was and how you could create one? If so, you’ve come to the right place!A native habitat garden is a landscaped area that utilizes native…

Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanFor many, one of the exciting things about late winter is starting new pepper seedlings. It has been too long since I tried a new pepper, and it is time to remedy that. This year, I was inspired by Robert Sacilotto on Hungry Onion to add Er Jing Tiao, an annum, and Madre…

Article by Pam MuickBlack oak, our tall, dark and handsome deciduous native oak, grows naturally in Solano and Yolo counties. Few original stands of black oak remain due to its tough strong wood that was wood was useful for construction and small tools. Acorns of black oaks are prized by many species,…

Blog by Patti Brantley By March, the garden starts sending little signals that the season is changing. The days are getting longer, buds are beginning to swell, and weeds seem to appear almost overnight. Even if the weather is still a little unpredictable, most gardeners start feeling the pull to get…