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

Article

An Instant Vegetable Planting Bed Anywhere

March 26th, 2025
Blog article by Alex Russell, UC Master Gardener-Solano Last summer, I completely ran out of space to plant at home. I wasn't excited to expand. All my garden boxes and beds built up with edging had been a lot of work I didn't want to repeat. Then I thought that maybe I didn't need very much at all if…
View Article
Primary Image
several fruit trees in a pot
Article

Almost Springtime Refresh

March 26th, 2025
Blog article by Loralei Dewe, UC Master Gardener-SolanoMore on my project of growing 3 citrus trees in 1 pot. To refresh the subject, here are some of the important points I found:1) Plant trees of the same species. In other words, citrus with other citrus, stone fruit with other stone fruit, etc. …
View Article
Article

Farm to Fork in Pakistan

March 26th, 2025
Blog article by Paula Pashby, UC Master Gardener-SolanoMy sister recently traveled to Pakistan on business and sent me photos of the places she visited. She spent time in many cities and met many people on this trip, but one of the highlights was enjoying the local cuisine. The Pakistani dishes are well…
View Article
Article

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…
View Article
Article

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…
View Article