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 Cindy Yee
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A Little Clean Up

February 23, 2023
I did a bit of belated backyard cleanup today, and noticed some succulents: This jade, Crassula ovata, was a scrawny little plant for years under a redwood tree. After the redwood was removed, the jade started to grow and now its quite large. It needs to be covered on the hottest summer days.
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photo by Betty Victor
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Monarchs Journey

February 23, 2023
This is the first part of a book that I am reading the second part will follow in my next blog. I am reading a book Bicycling with Butterflies written by Sara Dykman. The book is about her journey alone to follow the Monarch butterfly as it travels from Mexico to Canada. Ms.
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photo by Mike Gunther
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Spring is Coming Miku

February 15, 2023
It's Happening Now Rebirth of Mother Nature Buds Blossoms and Blooms...
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