Under the Solano Sun

Article by Vincent HughesHave you ever thought about creating your own native habitat garden? Have you heard the term, native habitat garden, and wondered what exactly it was and how you could create one? If so, you’ve come to the right place!A native habitat garden is a landscaped area that utilizes native…

Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanFor many, one of the exciting things about late winter is starting new pepper seedlings. It has been too long since I tried a new pepper, and it is time to remedy that. This year, I was inspired by Robert Sacilotto on Hungry Onion to add Er Jing Tiao, an annum, and Madre…

Article by Pam MuickBlack oak, our tall, dark and handsome deciduous native oak, grows naturally in Solano and Yolo counties. Few original stands of black oak remain due to its tough strong wood that was wood was useful for construction and small tools. Acorns of black oaks are prized by many species,…

Blog by Patti Brantley By March, the garden starts sending little signals that the season is changing. The days are getting longer, buds are beginning to swell, and weeds seem to appear almost overnight. Even if the weather is still a little unpredictable, most gardeners start feeling the pull to get…

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…