562 ECHOS-1996-287 eng Delaplane, Kristin Solano enjoyed glorious spring in 1856 May 26, 1996 Second in a series Springtime 1856: gardening chores were on people's minds. The editors of the Solano County Herald approvingly noted that citizens were taking advantage of the pleasant weather to improve their lots by planting trees and flower and vegetable gardens. Garden Seeds were the hot item at the Benicia Drug Store and Judge and Co. at the Bunker Hill House was set to do business gardening, teaming, well digging and whitewashing. vacahc@gmail.com 287 53783467322 Publication/Article CaVaHC http://www.solanoarticles.com/history/index.php/vhcdb/287/ Read Article http://www.solanohistory.net/articles/287/287.1.pdf PDF Document