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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louis feuille
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Currant Tomato

September 11, 2020
The Currant Tomato A Teeny-Tiny Tom by Patricia Brantley Photo credit: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/47166850#page/211/mode/1up A Tiny Little Tom, That's not so plain to see, Smaller than a cherry with cute names like "Sweet Pea".
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Alstroemeria Peruvian Lily. photos by Paula Pashby
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Alstroemeria magnifica, Truly Magnificient!

September 10, 2020
When we moved into our home in Vacaville, back in 2012, we inherited a stunning garden. It has been so much fun getting to know all of the plants, some of which are quite sensitive while others are very robust.
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Paradise Valley. photo by Mike Gunther
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Smoky Miku

September 9, 2020
Wildfires Rage, Smoky Skies Nature Will Recover Rebuild, Replant, Restore...
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photo by Erin Mahaney
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My Nemesis

September 4, 2020
My nemesisManduca sexta. Sorry to say, this blog is about 3 weeks late.
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Propagated plants. (photos by Toni Greer)
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The Garden Journey

September 2, 2020
The journey from nothing to something is often filled with many trials and many errors. February 2019, we purchased the home next to my mom. What was thought to be minor repairs soon became a gut and rehab. We finally moved into the house March 2020.
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