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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Ash on Petunia. (photos by Michelle Davis)
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Ash

September 14, 2020
Ash is raining down on us and our gardens. Have you checked your outdoor plants lately to see just how much ash is coating the leaves? Ash can sometimes be beneficial in small amounts contributing trace elements to plants, but a slightly thicker layer can interfere with photosynthesis.
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louis feuille
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Currant Tomato

September 11, 2020
The Currant Tomato A Teeny-Tiny Tom by Patricia Brantley Photo credit: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/47166850#page/211/mode/1up A Tiny Little Tom, That's not so plain to see, Smaller than a cherry with cute names like "Sweet Pea".
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Alstroemeria Peruvian Lily. photos by Paula Pashby
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Alstroemeria magnifica, Truly Magnificient!

September 10, 2020
When we moved into our home in Vacaville, back in 2012, we inherited a stunning garden. It has been so much fun getting to know all of the plants, some of which are quite sensitive while others are very robust.
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Paradise Valley. photo by Mike Gunther
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Smoky Miku

September 9, 2020
Wildfires Rage, Smoky Skies Nature Will Recover Rebuild, Replant, Restore...
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photo by Erin Mahaney
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My Nemesis

September 4, 2020
My nemesisManduca sexta. Sorry to say, this blog is about 3 weeks late.
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