Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Bumble Bee - Tom Tucker
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It's Time to Put the Bumblebee Barns Out into the Garden!

April 9, 2021
I was doing some gardening the other day and saw a bumble bee buzzing around as if in a frenzy. I didn't think it was looking for nectar or pollen because it was buzzing near the ground in an area of our garden that does not have flowers.
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Wisteria by Mike Gunther
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Sneezy Miku

April 8, 2021
Sun higher in sky Spring blossoms; colorful hues Bugs, pollen, allergies...
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photo by Toni Greer
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Sweet Almond Verbena

April 1, 2021
Many of you are familiar with the scent from the leaves of the Lemon Verbena. However, what about the Sweet Almond Verbena (Aloysia virgata)? The scent from the lemon verbena emanates from the leaves, while the sweet almond verbena's flowers are fragrant.
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photos by Jenni Dodini
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Shamrock Season is Here Again!

March 31, 2021
Yes, it's that time again where we can all be Irish for a day! I was originally gathering information on another topic when Steve handed me the grocery ads from the mail. Seems like everybody had shamrock plants for sale.
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Cilantro 2 cotyledon leaves and 1 true leaf - Photo Paula P.
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A Tiny Garden Surprise

March 30, 2021
A while back, I planted some winter seeds that a friend had given me, which included cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), onions (Allium cepa), and spinach (Spinacia oleracea).
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