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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Looking Forward

January 7, 2021
EDITORS NOTE my apologies for launching this blog late, but it's information/advice will help with next years wishlist.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
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Mexican Marigold

January 5, 2021
One of my favorite late fall/winter blooming plants is the sunny "Mexican Marigold" (Tagetes lemmonii), which provides cheerful color in the colder months. This marigold isn't your small garden bed variety. It is a large, sprawling shrub that is assertive in both color and fragrance.
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photo by Jennifer Baumbach
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Preparing for Winter Frost

January 4, 2021
Now that rain has returned to Solano County and the nights are chilly, it's time to get prepared to protect your plants from upcoming freezes. Just a reminder there are a few simple steps you can take now to protect frost-sensitive plants from damage or death due to freezing temperatures.
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photos by Tina Saravia
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Saving the Garden One Drop at a Time

December 31, 2020
With the rainy season coming our way, I've had a sense of optimism I've had a hard time finding these days. I've always loved the rain. As a young student growing up in the tropics, I loved the rainy season when we had typhoon No. 2 and didn't have to go to school.
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December 2020 Miku

December 30, 2020
Missing the Wreath Workshop Spreading much Christmas Joy See you Next Year for Sure...
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