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 Dave Bellamy
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Through the Garden Gate: Gardens Invaded by Slime Mold

January 7, 2022
If you haven't got this question from a friend or neighbor, it will likely come. Maybe you've had this unusual thing in your own yard. Last August, I saw a posting on our neighborhood social media, asking everyone what to do about this creepy invasion.
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photos by Ron Unger
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Bird-Strike Prevention for Wildlife-Friendly Gardens

January 5, 2022
Migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway are attracted to our Davis, California wildlife-friendly yard. Thanks to Audubon (https://www.audubon.org/news/reducing-collisions-glass) and Acopian Bird Savers (https://www.birdsavers.
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photos by Paula Pashby
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Borage-A Winter Surprise!

January 4, 2022
Initially, I was going to write about how lovely the Peruvian Lillies (Alstromeria) are this winter in my garden - beautiful blooms with tiger-like striping and amazing color. However, something else caught my eye in the garden today a blooming Borage (Borago officinalis).
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