Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Our New Garden Gnome

March 24, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Sharon Leos We added a puppy to our family last summer and now that she’s matured a bit, I actually have a tiny bit of time to do a few things that are not dog-centered, like write a Master Gardener blog… about puppies in the garden!It’s been nearly ten years since we have had a puppy in our…
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rufous hummingbird feeding on a red salvia

Creating a Hummingbird Haven

March 23, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Lanie KeystoneIn these lovely Solano County March days, we’re being teased by the real promise of Spring.  And, it seems that the hummingbirds, who have wintered in warmer climes, are tempted to return to our backyards.  That will be one of the true harbingers of Spring’s arrival. So,…
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A Work in Progress

March 16, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Karen MetzAt several talks on gardening for pollinators, the speakers have stressed the importance of having blossoms across the seasons to provide sustenance for our pollinators.  Over the years, I have tried to design my landscaping so there is year-round color and interest. But for some…
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millions of yellow flowers in a superbloom at Jepson Prairie Preserve in Dixon, Ca.

March Miku

March 13, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Haiku by Mike GuntherMarch winds blow warm airSpring gives new life to plantsTake in a super bloom Banner photo: "Jepson Prairie Preserve" by Native Orchids is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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My Olive Tree Story

March 12, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Jenni DodiniI spent hours trying to figure out how to take care of these olive trees that I have become responsible for on our property. I came to the conclusion that I might be overthinking the whole thing after poring through multiple sites, but I kept on and found that there are enough sites…
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