Under the Solano Sun

I read recently an article published by the American Rose Society entitled Beetlemania. I am a member of the ARS but this article came unsolicited about a couple of rose bugs.

When we moved into our home in Vacaville quite a few years ago, we discovered that the previous owner had done some amazing things with the landscaping. There were beautiful mature fruit trees, a gorgeous palm tree, and some lovely areas of the yard that had their own separate gardening areas.

Cinderella has quite a selection of pumpkin coaches in my yard right now. The pumpkin, Rouge vif d'Etampes,' is also known as the Cinderella' pumpkin because it is believed that artists used the pumpkin as the model for Cinderella's fairy tale coach.

Earlier this summer, I was fortunate to be able to take a family vacation to Canada. One of our visits was to Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), Canada's smallest province. Prince Edward Island depends on its own water table for all of its water needs.

Sesamum indicum flower The Black Sesame Plant It's time! I just went out to the garden and harvested my Black Sesame Seeds. I'm excited that the plant did great in my vegetable garden this year. It was super easy to grow. The seeds are pretty expensive so, the money I'll save is wonderful.