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 Betty Homer
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Mission Heirloom Garden Cafe

April 11, 2018
Some months ago, I was reading about the opening of a cafe/restaurant in San Francisco which served Paleo-oriented, non-GMO, and mostly grain-free cuisine, and that article referenced Mission Heirloom Garden Cafe in Berkeley, CA, as being the only other restaurant of its kind in the Bay Area.
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photo by Trisha Rose
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So Easy Nasturtiums

April 5, 2018
At the Vallejo Farmer's Market this past Saturday, the weather was threatening to change to light rain, though we did have a number of visits to our booth. Fortunately the showers held off until later in the afternoon.
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photo from http://jarvishouse.blogspot.com/
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Miku

April 4, 2018
Seasonal Greetings Rebirth of Mother Nature A New Year Promise...
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photos by Michelle Davis
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Late Winter

April 3, 2018
One of the things I enjoy most about late Winter is how clean the landscape often appears. Vineyards have been pruned. Almond and walnut orchards have been cleared of dead and fallen limbs. Fields have been plowed and prepped for the planting of a new season's crop.
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photos by Deb Gordon
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Dixie Cups are not just for Drinking

April 2, 2018
This year I am using 5oz cups for vegetables and flower seedlings. I used them last year for some succulents that I wanted to share for fundraising and they turned out great since it made transport so much easier.
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