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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garden as seen in shade

August Miku 1

September 3, 2025
Miku by Mike Gunther  Summer is waningFruits and veggies getting ripeDays getting shorter
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a photo array of multiple flowers

Point Reyes

September 2, 2025
Blog by Nancy ForestA few weeks ago, I went hiking with friends to the Point Reyes and the Tomales Point Trail down to McClures Beach. We walked about 11 miles through the coastal wilderness with a variety of landscapes , including beaches, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. In addition, we were privileged…
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Hibiscus 'Roselle' plant in a red pot

Hibiscus 'Roselle'

August 29, 2025
Blog by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan Inspired by a recent visit to my in-laws, I bought this Hibiscus ‘Roselle.’ While with them, I enjoyed it as ‘Jamaican sorrel,’ ‘Roselle’ is one of many common names for Hibiscus sabdariffa, a member of the Malva family. You have seen it at taquerias as Agua de…
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yellow sticky monkey flower

Plants on the Coastal Road Trip-Part I

August 28, 2025
Blog by Tina SaraviaAlong a well-maintained trail off the parking lot of our first stop on the Sonoma coast, I eyed an old, familiar-looking plant - the bright yellow sticky monkey flower (Diplacus aurantiacus). My first excited response was to touch it to check if it was indeed sticky. Upon contact and…
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seedlings of lettuce

Growing Lettuce in Containers

August 27, 2025
Article and photos by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan ContainersContainers allow gardeners to garden with whatever space we have available, improve accessibility for gardeners with unique needs, and are an alternative for gardeners with difficult soil conditions, such as sand, clay, soil-borne disease, or steep…
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