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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Eucalyptus panels. (photos by Betty Victor)
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Cornerstone and Sunset Test Gardens

July 25, 2018
I have been to Cornerstone in Sonoma not to long after Sunset moved their test gardens there. At that time not all the gardens were set up. So I decided it was time to revisit and see what gardens had been added and ones of Cornerstone I might have missed.
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photos by Brenda Altman
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Mulch, Mulch and More Mulch

July 23, 2018
Recently I posted a blog on mulch. The mulch man cometh again. It looks like it might be a little less than 25 the first cubic yards. Generate an Internet search on Free Mulch and you'll find sites in your area. It's a good thing I got more mulch, (oh did I mention it's free?).
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worms
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Worm Poop?

July 20, 2018
As we flip the calendar to March, you may begin to hear Master Gardeners talk about filling worm poop bags. What?'' you ask. Why? We have over 3,000 excellent reasons: the third graders in Solano County who visit the free, high-energy field trip called Ag Day.
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Screenshot of the UCCE MG website. (photo by Kathy Low)
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Answers to Your Gardening Questions

July 18, 2018
Do you know the many advantages of weeds? how to identify the type of turf you have? what Sunset zone you live in and what that means for gardening? safe alternatives to pesticides? how to prune an overgrown fruit tree?
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Garden Insights

June 28, 2018
Gardening passion It's not for the faint-hearted Love it or hate it! Rare flowers at Annie's Are a bit pricey for the drive But oh, what a surprise! Pots come with volunteer veggies on the side! Inconspicuous at first glance, A tiny leaf appears then three With water, sunshine and care A zucchini or...
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