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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photo by Kay Evans
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Welcome Winter 2022, Welcome Sweet Oranges!

January 19, 2022
Now that I have put away the Christmas decorations and have taken down the tree, it's time to evaluate what is going on outside. We have had some freezing temperatures but looking around my yard, my citrus trees are looking lovely.
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photo by Mike Gunther
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January Miku 2022

January 18, 2022
Winter pruning exists Seasonal sleep awaits new growth Expectancy helps cope...
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sunflower tina saravia 2022
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Winter Crops and Sunflowers

January 14, 2022
When I started planting my winter vegetables this fall, I was looking forward to some radishes carrots, snow peas, spinach - the cool weather vegetables. As the seeds started sprouting and slowly growing through the cooler weather and shorter days, I started noticing an unexpected crop.
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photo by Michelle Davis
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National Flowers

January 12, 2022
Recently I passed some leisure time on a Word Sleuth in the Daily Republic that focused on National Flowers of Various Countries. While trying to find the listed flowers in the puzzle, I saw some that I had never heard of.
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Edible art with herbs and veggies. photo by Launa Herrmann
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Edible Art with Herbs and Veggies

January 10, 2022
Outside the weather is chilly, and I'm glad to be in. With the leaf raking finished and rain on its way, I'm refilling jars in my spice cabinet with herbs harvested and dried from last summer's garden. I always enjoy the fragrance they leave behind on my fingertips. Herbs are fascinating.
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