Under the Solano Sun

Blog by Patti Brantley What’s Blooming—and What’s Setting Fruit—Right Now in Solano CountyIf you’ve been out in your garden lately, you’ve probably noticed a shift. Blossoms are everywhere, and in some cases, those flowers are already starting to change. This is the time of year when we move from bloom…

Blog by Michelle SchlegelMy most favorite leafy green to eat has to be Swiss Chard. Last year, I planted a few 6-packs of “Rainbow chard”. They have been growing beautifully, and I have managed to keep the earwigs and aphids at bay. Wanting some with dinner, I went out to pick. Some of my beautiful chard…

Article by Vincent HughesHave you ever thought about creating your own native habitat garden? If so, you’ve come to the right place! But are you new to the idea of creating a native habitat garden, or just curious about what a native habitat garden is? You’ve also come to the right place! For those of you…

Article by Pam MuickCoast live oak is a native, evergreen oak emblematic of coastal California. It grows throughout Solano and Yolo counties.  Generally growing no further than thirty miles of the coast, it is a fast-growing and statuesque species.  All oaks are keystone species due to the…

Article by Carl MehlhopeWhile going through the Master Gardener training, I made what I thought was an innocent comment. I was with a group of Master Gardeners, and I casually referred to the “dirt” in the garden we were looking at. A veteran Master Gardener quickly, but kindly, corrected me.“That’s not dirt…