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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Cover Crop Seedlings in Garden Bed 2 - Al Alvarado

Winter Cover Crops-Part 2

February 7, 2024
In the lastblog, I wrote about my decision to not plant any vegetable plants this winter season. I instead opted to plant cover crops since it was already late in the season, and I have limited time for garden maintenance over the next few months.
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photo by Mike Gunther

Watery Miku

February 6, 2024
A rainy New Year awakens Bringing future life to garden and landscape plants Get ready for these planting adventures...
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photo by Alex Russell

When Free Shipping For Seeds Isn't Really Free

February 5, 2024
Since the pandemic, the price of seeds has gone way up. This increase is across the board, and in some cases it's no different than the higher prices for our groceries and shirts and sneakers and most other things we buy.
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photos by Cindy Yee

Planting Success and Failure

January 25, 2024
My plant failure (in the last photo below) is staring at me every day, and I am ready to call it a day and dig it up! Friend Stephanie (new MG like me, but honestly, a much better gardener) grew golden berries from seeds taken from fruit she bought last year at Trader Joe's.
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