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

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Alaska Sitka Spruce (photos by Karen Metz)

More Alaskan Plants

August 16, 2021
Our naturalists were full of information on the plant life that surrounded us on the hikes in the temperate, coastal rainforests of Southeastern Alaska. Annual rainfall there can vary from 60 to 200 inches.
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Fritillary and Caterpillar 1500 x 1199 pixel

Longwing or Passion Butterfly

August 13, 2021
Who loves seeing butterflies in the garden? The Gulf Fritillary Butterfly range in the U.S. is wide. From North Carolina to Florida and the Southern states to the Midwest and into California. It was first seen and recorded in the Bay area in 1908.
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Heat!!

August 12, 2021
Been hot enough for you lately? At Weedy Acres here, even the squirrels have been slowing down.
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ken williams 2021 bougainvillea

Farewell Ken

August 11, 2021
MG Ken Williams leaving for Florida He trained almost all MG's We will surely miss you...
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