Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Brenda AltmanClimate change is real.  Every year, my pluot (plum apricot) tree starts flowering earlier and earlier. Here it is flowering in the second week of February!Luther Burbank pioneered the development of hybrid plums and apricots. In the late 19th century, crossing an apricot and a plum…

Blog by Lauren MenaYou’ve just bought a tree at a nursery, brought it to its new location and are ready to plant. Maybe you’re fairly new to planting trees and are pleased to see that the tree came with a free stake. You figure the nursery must know what they’re doing, so you go ahead and plant it, with the…

Blog by Lanie KeystoneIf the promise of Spring has given you a sense of wanderlust, look no further than a visit to San Luis Obispo (SLO) on California’s Central Coast.  It’s just a little over 4-hour drive from Solano or Yolo Counties, or, for even more fun, take a train trip along the coast. …

Blog by Karen MetzSago Palm, Cycas revoluta, reproduces in 2 ways.  The first is vegetatively, they produce little offshoots called pups.  These pups are identical to the parent plant.  Some succulents and cacti can reproduce this way.  Sagos can also produce seed and pollen in separate…

Blog by Cindy YeeI love being a master gardener (MG), especially during the holidays.  Here are some of the delightful gardening events from November and December 2025, that certainly stoked the holiday spirit.    First, MG Christina Ruark presented "Decorating for the Holidays with…