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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photos by Kathy Craig

Doing Battle with Oxalis

January 28, 2021
In researching this subject, I recalled the fury of a fellow Master Gardener on this subject and ran across a few articles that echoed this sentiment. Phrases like fast-growing, aggressive, menace, and winning the war were used to describe the struggle to control this pervasive weed.
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Photinia fraseri

January 25, 2021
Looking out my kitchen window I admire the 10-foot tall hedge of Photinia fraseri along my backyard fence. I appreciate the privacy the solid green wall gives me from my neighbors, nice though they are! Photinias are easy-care, fast-growing bushes or trees.
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photo by Jenni Dodini

The End

January 21, 2021
Thankfully, this past year is over. There are so many words that can be used to describe feelings about all that has happened during this year. As we come to the end of 2020, I have some thoughts that I would like to share. First and foremost, I have a lot to be thankful for.
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