Under the Solano Sun

Some citrus fruits are grown not to be consumed fresh like an orange, but for use in cooking. One such citrus is the sudachi (Citrus ichangensis X.C. reticulata var. austere), a very tart sour citrus. Its name, sudachi, loosely translates into citrus vinegar.

Hot August Days Cool Delta Breezes Enjoy what Nature has to Offer...

If you are looking for a place to view some wonderful California Native plants, look no further than the Vacaville Museum: Center for Solano County History and Culture. The Museum has provided a lovely guide for their Native Plant Garden, which is located in a delightful shaded area.

This year has been the year that we decided to see more of our country. At the beginning of June, we took a very long road trip to South Dakota in order to see Mt. Rushmore and the surrounding wonderful national monuments. It was a very memorable trip for two reasons.

Climate change is real and it is changing rapidly in our lifetime. As Gardeners, we should be prepared to adapt to the new normal. Climate changes that affect us are: increase in temperatures; rising sea levels; extreme weather swings, droughts; and, wildfires.