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 Martha White

Daffodil Cinquain

March 7, 2018
Greetings Cheerful faces Welcome blossoms of spring Bright spots of orange, white, and yellow Jonquils...
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photo by Brenda Altman

Don't Tie Up Your Tree!

March 6, 2018
I bought this house in May last year. I was excited to see that there were 4 growing fruit trees in the backyard. At that time I knew I would be doing some future tree maintenance. There were many issues to deal with before I got a chance to really look at my fruit trees.
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photos by Betty Homer

SOMA Camp 2018-Introduction to Mushroom Identification

February 27, 2018
During Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend in January 2018, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a mushroom camp put on by the Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) at the Catholic Charities CYO camp in Occidental, California (I assume SOMA leases the space for the mushroom camp).
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Hardenbergia-photo by Kathleen Gunther

February Miku

February 22, 2018
Bursts of Blooms Appear Early Signs of Spring Draw Near Drops of Rain Needed...
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