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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photos by Erin Mahaney
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Longwood Gardens

January 3rd, 2025
Mid-November isn't the ideal time to tour an East Coast garden, especially during that transitional period between vibrant fall color and the twinkling holiday lights. Everything is brown and grey.
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Mike G and Julie S.
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Wreaths Miku

January 2nd, 2025
Wreath workshop success Possible by volunteers Always at their best...
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photos by Elvira Deleon
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Moringa: A Must-Have Backyard Plant

December 18th, 2024
The second cultural plant I presented at the Vallejo People's Garden in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month last October was the Moringa. According to Linkedin.
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Pipevine flowers, January
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The Downside of Native Plants

December 17th, 2024
If your garden is big enough to run magnificently wild, you'll be fine. But if your garden is smaller and well-manicured, watch out! The beauty and vigor of native plants that are happy there comes at a pricethe constant struggle to keep them in check.
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Hollyhock plant in bloom - P. Pashby
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Mystery Plant

December 13th, 2024
A while back, I wrote a blog on the fun notion of converting one of my raised-bed veggie gardens into a pollinator-friendly flower garden. I imagined this would bring a splash of color to the yard for most of the year. It became a fun project, and I loved the results.
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