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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tule bags placed over figs to protect from birds

Getting Ready for the Plant Exchange

September 16, 2025
Blog by Cindy YeeI've always looked forward to the plant exchange, even before becoming a master gardener.  It feels like a plant Christmas and is such a fun event for MGs who generously grow and donate everything, and the public who gleefully find all kinds of beautiful plants, trees, cuttings, roots,…
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pink amaryllis flowers

The Comedian Next Door

September 15, 2025
Blog by Michelle SchlegelIt’s that time of year when the Amaryllis belladonna blooms. They are a bulb originally from South Africa, but have naturalized here in many parts of California. These Amaryllis survive with just our winter rains, but in dryer years, they benefit from some extra water. Amaryllis…
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School Miku

September 8, 2025
Haiku by Mike Gunther  School has begunGardening lingers for careShowing time for rest   "New Classroom at BES" by BES Photos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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red begonia boliviensis flower

Eye-Catching Begonia boliviensis

September 4, 2025
Blog by Michelle KrespiI went to visit a friend of mine who has an amazing garden and noticed an eye catching plant. I was even more interested once I discovered it was a begonia that obviously thrived in my climate zone. Welcome to Begonia boliviensis! Uponresearching I discovered that this South…
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