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Under the Solano Sun
Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
Blog by Jennifer DeDora One day, I was strolling my front walk, and I noticed a plant I hadn’t planted…now how and when did that get there?! I left it where it was and watched it for a few weeks, and realized it was doing wonderfully and actually thriving amongst my purposefully planted plants. At that…
Blog by Michelle SchlegelLast night, I wanted to make Chicken Scallopini and needed fresh sage. In the back garden are my culinary sage plants. I had noticed a few Leafhoppers last year, but didn’t treat the plant. I was hoping a cold winter would kill them. Well, that didn’t happen. This spring is its usual…
Blog by Patti Brantley What’s Blooming—and What’s Setting Fruit—Right Now in Solano CountyIf you’ve been out in your garden lately, you’ve probably noticed a shift. Blossoms are everywhere, and in some cases, those flowers are already starting to change. This is the time of year when we move from bloom…
Blog by Michelle SchlegelMy most favorite leafy green to eat has to be Swiss Chard. Last year, I planted a few 6-packs of “Rainbow chard”. They have been growing beautifully, and I have managed to keep the earwigs and aphids at bay. Wanting some with dinner, I went out to pick. Some of my beautiful chard…
