Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Olive 911

December 9, 2019
The two wind events we had awhile ago were pretty frightening. There were trees down and fences down all over the city. We were very lucky at our house when I went out to check all I found damaged was our olive tree.
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The Stamp of Approval

December 6, 2019
What a wonderful surprise! I walked into our local post office today asking for a book of flower stamps. I was shown the usual suspects of rose love stamps and the cactus stamps. And then, the clerk brought out the newest stampsa book of winter berries.
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History of the Poinsettia

December 4, 2019
Now that we're in the midst of the holiday season you see poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants in many homes and businesses.
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