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

Our April (now May) Gardens

May 8, 2020
Here we are, each of us in our own little cocoon, creating a new normalat least for a while. The perfect antidote to our new existence is to be surrounded by the comfort and beauty of our own gardens.
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photo by Lowell Cooper

Nothing is Wasted

May 5, 2020
I was pleasantly surprised to find Myanmar rich in village culture. Since I was there during the same trip I was in Cambodia, where Angkor Wat dominated, I wasn't sure what to expect.
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mexican squash

Mexican Squash

April 28, 2020
Found the best squash I have ever tasted. I shop at Larry's in season for all the stuff that either I or a friend/fellow gardener don't grow. Larry's is just fun, grab one of their wheel barrows and start cruising down the aisles.
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Fava flowers. photos by Erin Mahaney

Cover Crop Experiment

April 27, 2020
Last fall I decided to experiment with three different cover crops for my raised vegetable beds. A cover crop serves multiple purposes, including by serving as a green manure that replenishes soil as well as provides weed suppression.
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