Under the Solano Sun

In my previous Master Gardener Blog, I took a wonderful walk in the woods. There I described the beauty, wonder and very practical creation of urban forests in Surrey, British Columbia and other Canadian cities.

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Join us for a hands-on, creative adventure where you'll design a one-of-a-kind succulent centerpiece to bring your holiday table to life.

Whenever I read about a plant that is described as a prolific self-seeder or self-sower, red flags go up.

My first visittoButchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C. was more than 40 years ago, on a day trip from Vancouver. I loved it so much, especially the beautiful begonias. It does feel strange not to have been back until now. I am so glad, however, that we finally vacationed in Victoria recently.