Under the Solano Sun

In November, my husband and I were able to travel to the Washington, DC area to visit family and friends. I was immediately struck by the number of trees. They were hard to miss since they were in their full fall display.

NOTE: The editor was slow in posting this blog. Apologies to the author. November came fast and the weather has been warm, but it is now time to consider my next gardening steps for the winter season. It is finally starting to cool down and prospects for rain are looming.

A drab winter day is my favorite time to clean. And this time of year, citrus is readily available. If you have an abundance of citrus, here is a way to use them. Citrus is a great cleaner and deodorizer. Citrus will remove most mineral deposits and stains and cut grease.

I have been fortunate enough as a florist this year to be working with a flower or filler of sorts called Lepidium viginicum Green Dragon'. It is so fun and fabulous, anything you put with it just spreads joy and beauty! Makes me smile! It is also known as pepperwort or Virginia pepper weed.

As I prepared my raised vegetable beds for fall by removing tired plants, I hesitated at one plant. It looked a bit like a short vine I had planted elsewhere that had not thrived.