Under the Solano Sun

Bright moon in the sky October ends with Halloween Thankful November...

Leaffooted bugs have a narrow brown body with a length of .75 to 1 inch long. They feed on fruits, fruiting vegetables, ornamentals and nuts. They have piercing-sucking mouth parts that help them feed on plant parts and particularly seeds.

This is in response to a query that came into the Help Desk from an HOA member a few weeks ago. She was calling to find out if the Master Gardeners could/would recommend a landscape contractor to redo the landscape of her Association.

Our neighboring tree is a wonderful old Oak that majestically towers over our homes, seeming to watch over us and keep us immersed in delightful nature.

I didn't blog all summer because life has been busy with doctor appointments for various members of my familynothing serious, just maintenance. As one gets older, a lot of maintenance is needed. I also had a milestone birthday in the summer. It takes a lot of energy and time to celebrate.