Under the Solano Sun

When you move from your home after 40 years, you leave behind solid memories like the heights of children's growth penciled in doorways. Even the sun that shined on my face in bed every morning imploring me up has moved to a new location, the library. I witness fewer sunrises.

Smart Device photography is easy and fun! Taking photos on your phone or tablet is a great way to express your creativity and capture some amazing images of nature. I will be explaining how to use the iPhone 6 to take photos however most phones/tablets will have the same options and many more.

Love succulents and want to add your collection, start a collection or learn more about their care and how to design with them? If you do.

Scraggly, overgrown and definitely neglected that's how I describe the two Japanese maple trees in my yard. Both the 3' weeping laceleaf in the front and the 10' upright in the back need pruning.

I love how garden inspiration can come from the most mundane things. Especially in the middle of winter, when there's not a whole lot of inspiration to be found. The last couple of years have been busy ones for me, so I've not had as much time, or desire, to spend in my yard.