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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The Cotton Candy

November 4, 2024
Ever since I was a little girl seeing hydrangeas growing in front of my aunt's house in Michigan, I have loved them. Even before I knew what they were called, I have loved them.
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photo by Mike Gunther
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Harvest Miku

November 1, 2024
Bright moon in the sky October ends with Halloween Thankful November...
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Leaffooted Bug

October 31, 2024
Leaffooted bugs have a narrow brown body with a length of .75 to 1 inch long. They feed on fruits, fruiting vegetables, ornamentals and nuts. They have piercing-sucking mouth parts that help them feed on plant parts and particularly seeds.
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From the Help Desk

October 30, 2024
This is in response to a query that came into the Help Desk from an HOA member a few weeks ago. She was calling to find out if the Master Gardeners could/would recommend a landscape contractor to redo the landscape of her Association.
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Ball and cone shaped galls - A. Alvarado
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Oak Galls!

October 28, 2024
Our neighboring tree is a wonderful old Oak that majestically towers over our homes, seeming to watch over us and keep us immersed in delightful nature.
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