Under the Solano Sun

As Fall Approaches Nature Readies Itself For Change Autumn----Natures Gift...

Around mid-summer and still now as summer is coming to an end, my favorite fruit is still in its glory. In late July our glorious local nectarines and peaches start filling the booths at the Vallejo Farmer's Market.

My plot at the Avant Community Garden in downtown Benicia had fallen into disrepair as the summer vegetables finished up their season. Time to clean it up and be a good neighbor. This summer my greatest success was with butternut squash, and my biggest failure again was tomatoes.

One of the frequently heard comments at the Vallejo Farmer's Market is I don't have the time or space for a garden. Well, folks looky here. This summer, I tried an experiment.

What's in the soil is critical to the health of your plants. Plants can only absorb nutrients that are next to the roots. The more extensive the root system the more efficient the water and nutrients can be absorbed.