Under the Solano Sun

The spring blooms are gone. Summer in my garden never had the colorful pleasing look of spring blooms. But when it comes to the bounty from the garden, we're just beginning to see the fruits of my labor. The most delicious cherries came and went. The serviceberry, a.k.a.

In early spring, I had admired the camellia forest at the State Capitol Park in Sacramento. While there I saw a sign pointing towards a Rose Garden, but we were pressed for time. I vowed to come back and explore at a later date. In June, I was in Sacramento for a conference.

Ranunculus is in a large genus of 1700 or more plants. It is distributed throughout Europe, North and South America. They are mostly perennial but can also be annuals or biennials. Members of the genus are known as buttercups, spearworts and water crowfoots.

Looking to add a splash of color to your garden that will endure the summer? Nasturtiums (NasturtiumTropaeolum spp.) may be just what you are looking for as a potted display or cover a corner in your garden.

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