Under the Solano Sun

Looking for a groundcover that's dense and durable? A groundcover that lies flat, hugging the soil? A groundcover that performs like a rug you can walk on? Consider Dymondia margaretae, also known as Silver Carpet.

In my last blog, Clematis Extravaganza Weekend Part 1, I wrote about the Rogerson Clematis Garden in Oregon.

This spring is the best I've seen my front garden bed. This is the area where I planted the drought-tolerant plants, next to the driveway, farthest away from the house. The California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) and California lilac (Ceanothus spp.

In June, Araceli Lavender Farm in Dixon hosted their 2nd Annual Lavender Festival.

During this time of year, our outside world is full of blooming Crape Myrtles. (Lagerstroemia), If you are wondering which spelling is correct (Crape Myrtle, Crapemyrtle, Crepe Myrtle, or Crepemyrtle), they are all acceptable and any may be seen on plant tags, in an article or web search.