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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day of triffids

From Green to Gory

September 29, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have ingeniously incorporated plants into the narratives of all kinds of movies including horror and thriller movies, creating a unique and chilling atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.
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The pumpkin vines nearly meet! photos by Erin Mahaney

Pumpkin Takeover

September 28, 2023
The pitiful whimpering caught my attention. That's when I realized, not for the first time, that I might have a plant problem, specifically, a pumpkin problem. But first, an explanation . . . . Each year, I have the best intentions to edit my garden and not overplant. And each year, I overplant.
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Echter Lavendel (Lavandula angustifolia) by blumenbiene is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Botanical Names for Dummies

September 26, 2023
I love when I meet a fellow gardener and they can name every plant they see with its formal botanical name! I'm always so impressed and sometimes intimidated. I have often found myself making up names when someone asked me. "What is the name of this plant?".
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photo by Kathy Low

Blog Survey

September 25, 2023
I've been blogging off and on for the past ten years. During that time I've often wondered about our readers and their interests. So I decided it was time to stop wondering and to start doing something about it. So please click the link below and take a 5 question survey.
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