Under the Solano Sun

This is in response to a query that came into the Help Desk from an HOA member a few weeks ago. She was calling to find out if the Master Gardeners could/would recommend a landscape contractor to redo the landscape of her Association.

Our neighboring tree is a wonderful old Oak that majestically towers over our homes, seeming to watch over us and keep us immersed in delightful nature.

I didn't blog all summer because life has been busy with doctor appointments for various members of my familynothing serious, just maintenance. As one gets older, a lot of maintenance is needed. I also had a milestone birthday in the summer. It takes a lot of energy and time to celebrate.

Indeterminates Live up to their moniker... They'll overwinter! While determinates Only lasts for one season They flower, fruit, die. My sweetest heirlooms Four mighty plants still standing Two years in a row! My wishful desire For next year's harvest season... Keep growing, growing.

If you are thinking of planting a tree, now is the time. Early autumn allows the plant to successfully settle into its new home and for its roots to sink into and spread out into the hopefully, cooler, damper earth.