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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Alstroemeria Peruvian Lily. photos by Paula Pashby

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

Smoky Miku

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

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)

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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