Under the Solano Sun

yellow sunflower closeup picture

Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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phyllis and diller, the chicken

Chicken Water-Garlic or Oregano or Apple Cider Vinegar

September 10, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Peter WilsonYou may be asking yourself what garlic, oregano, or Apple Cider Vinegar have to do with chickens and their water. Read on to learn more.Chickens require access to clean water. I …
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a classroom with red chairs, a table and posters on the walls

School Miku

September 8, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Haiku by Mike Gunther  School has begunGardening lingers for careShowing time for rest   "New Classroom at BES" by BES Photos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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red begonia boliviensis flower

Eye-Catching Begonia boliviensis

September 4, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle KrespiI went to visit a friend of mine who has an amazing garden and noticed an eye catching plant. I was even more interested once I discovered it was a begonia that obviously thrived in my climate zone. Welcome to Begonia boliviensis! Uponresearching I discovered that this South…
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garden as seen in shade

August Miku 1

September 3, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Miku by Mike Gunther  Summer is waningFruits and veggies getting ripeDays getting shorter
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a photo array of multiple flowers

Point Reyes

September 2, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Nancy ForestA few weeks ago, I went hiking with friends to the Point Reyes and the Tomales Point Trail down to McClures Beach. We walked about 11 miles through the coastal wilderness with a variety of landscapes , including beaches, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. In addition, we were privileged…
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