Under the Solano Sun

Article by Vincent HughesDo you enjoy bananas? Have you ever thought that it would be a fun experience to grow your own bananas fresh at home? Have you been disappointed because the bananas you know and love are a tropical plant not suited to be grown natively here in Solano County? You CAN grow bananas here…

Blog by Brenda AltmanI have been gardening for several years and marvel at how plants grow. I built raised beds, mixed in planting soil and composted manure, and planted vegetables. With adequate watering and little maintenance, the veggies thrived. Ah success! Well, it was short-lived success. It seems so…

Blog by Michelle KrespiBefore moving to Solano County, I had never heard of, or laid eyes on a Crape Myrtle, but as I drove by many in my neighborhood, I was struck by their variety and vibrancy of colors.  I loved them immediately and wanted one of my very own. Imagine my surprise when I realized…

Blog by Karen MetzI am fortunate to have a friend who is a wonderful vegetable gardener.  She generously shares her bounty with my family.  We have had special deliveries to our front porch over several months. We started with kale, winter squash, and beets, and then moved to herbs, zucchini,…

Blog by Tina Saravia The last 3 afternoons, I’ve been sitting in a spot in the front garden between the tree collard and the pomegranate (Punica granatum), giving me enough shade so I can hang out with Adeli and Maggie May, our two happy chickens, digging for bugs, a.k.a. pest control. While I watch…