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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Dianthus 'Georgia Peach' photo by Jennifer Baumbach

Vallejo Farmers Market

June 16, 2021
It's been a great few weeks since the Master Gardeners received the okay to resume our booth (a table actually) at the corner of Marin and Georgia Streets in downtown Vallejo every Saturday! The sunshine and the crowds of shoppers make for an interesting 5 hours, from 9 am to 2 pm, for the volunteer...
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photos by Jenni Dodini

Road Trip Report

June 15, 2021
I am SO happy to be making a blog about our road trip!!! We were gone pretty much all of May in the RV. Over 2400 miles driven, by Steve, and amazing sites seen. I'll just focus on this one day of sightseeing that we were told by a couple of people was well worth the hike.
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Solano County is picking up speed!

Home Grown National Park – One Person at a Time

June 14, 2021
In her research on climate change and habitat restoration information, Deb Sorrill - Yolo County Master Gardener, came across a splendid project called Home Grown National Park'. During a chat one day, she told me about the mission and goals of this grassroots program.
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photo by Erin McDermand

Graduation Miku

June 10, 2021
Welcome New Graduates Ready to spread program services Watch for in-person events...
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photos by Michelle Davis

Torrey Pines

June 8, 2021
Torrey pines are the rarest conifers in the United States. We are lucky to have a few in the UC Davis Arboretum, but these trees did not arrive here on their own.
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