Under the Solano Sun

I have had a Joseph's Coat climbing rose at my house for over 25 years. Last year it began looking worn out as if it were on its last legs. I cut the trunk back almost to the ground and held my breath.

Summer is here and your flowers, vegetables, and weeds are really taking off. It is also the hottest time of year and you may wish to work outside after the sunsets. Now you've got to contend with blood-thirsty summer mosquitos.

The Heat is On Tomatoes Enjoying the Weather Harvest for the Future...

There is a children's book titled Water Bugs and Dragonflies, published in 1982 by Doris Stickney. The purpose of this book is to help young children cope with the death of a loved one. The characters in the book are fun-loving water bugs and dragonflies.

Last month I wrote on In Praise of Rosemary' and continuing that theme, this month I will sing the praises of Lavandula! To repeat from my last blog, out in the up-country areas of Solano County, water is expensive, deer are plentiful, and the sun is hot, burning down all day with little shade for r...