NOTE from the Editor: Sorry this blog is being posted later than anticipated. JB This past month, since early April, the local rose society of which I am a member, began to plan for its annual Rose Show.
While walking through a local box store, I passed the rack where they had a few flower bulbs still left. So I rummaged through to see what they might have.
I had heard from many sources over the years that ladybugs can solve an aphid infestation. I have always had seasonal attacks but with a little water spraying, they were discouraged so it never seemed necessary to call in the big guns.
I learned recently that my house is in the currently quarantined section of Solano County because medflies had been found in the area. What that means is that I'm not supposed to move fruit and vegetables out of my property unless I process them first.
Two years ago, when life and work were particularly tumultuous, I turned to my husband and said, Life is already chaotic; let's get a puppy! Really. I actually said that. And we ended up with a digging dog in our newly redone backyard.
