Under the Solano Sun

golden yellow sunflower highlighted in a field of sunflowers against the blue sky

Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Regrowing Green Onions from Scraps

March 24th, 2025
Blog article and photos by Michelle Schlegel, UC Master Gardener-Solano CountyHow many times have you gone to use the green onions and found them already rotten? Like me, probably too many! Occasionally, I watch a lady online from the South who invites us into her world of cooking and gardening. She…
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It's The Weather's Fault

March 24th, 2025
Blog by Cindy Yee, UC Master Gardener-Solano County What to write aboutfor this blogIts raining hard andmy brain's a fog.We need the rainSo this is good!I needn't feel guiltyBut maybe I should.The weeds are growingtall and strongWhile I watch NetflixAll day long.That hole in the groundWhere the peach…
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Kula Botanical Gardens 2025

March 24th, 2025
Blog by Karen Metz, UC Master Gardener-Solano CountyWe got a chance to visit the Kula Botanical Gardens in the upcountry of Maui in January 2025.  I had been charmed by the lush gardens on previous visits.  I had especially remembered the displays of Protea, Leucospermum, and Orchids.The massive…
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The Sun: One Year in One Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Sun Miku

February 24th, 2025
Sun getting higher Daylight increasing slowly Winter losing grip...
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turkeytail fungus closer by zen is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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Now You See It

February 21st, 2025
Years ago, we cut down three Liquidambar (Sweetgum) trees. Beautiful trees in the fall, but the gumballs were literally a pain, and the roots heaved the sidewalk.
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