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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photo by Mary Gabbard

It's Potato Planting Time...or close to it

January 30, 2020
If you love potatoes but have never tasted a homegrown onenow is the time! Potatoes are very easy to grow, and speaking from experience, there is something magical about planting 1 little tuber and pulling up a basket of potatoes.
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'Frosty Cherry' African Violet (photo by Jennifer Baumbach)

By the Numbers

January 28, 2020
Number of active Master Gardeners (MGs) Statewide 6124 Number of active MGs in Solano Co.
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The Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

January 27, 2020
Living in California has so many benefits but by far one of my favorites is the easy access we have to the redwood forests. One of my favorite places to take my kids and friends from out of town is the Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve in Guerneville.
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Small spurge plant. (photo by David Bellamy)

Spotted Spurge Scourge

January 24, 2020
Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia (=Chamaesyce) maculata) is a garden weed that can seem impossible to control. It grows rapidly and starts producing seeds at a very small size. A large plant can produce thousands of seeds.
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Dahlia. photo by Jennifer Baumbach

Bulbs: It's Not Too Late to Plant Them

January 23, 2020
Even in the middle of winter, we know that spring can't be far behind. We see those delicious leaves from the bulbs we planted years ago just push up and out of the soil and our first hope of that welcome, warmer season dares to fill us with wonder and expectation.
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