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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photos by Karen Metz

Outwitting Squirrels?

October 12, 2018
Over the years we have had a changing relationship with the neighborhood squirrels. Early on there were not many interactions. The housing development was new and there were not any mature trees nearby.
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photos by Michelle Davis

Mexican Marigold

October 9, 2018
At last Saturday's plant sale at the UC Davis Arboretum, I bought a Tagetes lucida.
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photo by Kathy Low

Phalsa Berry

October 8, 2018
You've probably had a similar experience. You see an interesting plant in a mail-order catalog or nursery website you suddenly desire for your garden. You order it.
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photo by Betsy Buxton

A Question about an

October 4, 2018
This question actually came up last year at the Vallejo Farmers' Market: Nice couple: We went to Hawaii a couple of weeks ago and bought this plant called an Aloha Lily and brought it home; can you tell us how to care for it? Me: It's a what?
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