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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The Itsy-Bitsy Pumpkin

November 5, 2019
The Itsy-Bitsy Pumpkin (to the tune of Itsy-Bitsy Spider) The itsy-bitsy pumpkin was lonely in the store. All her bigger friends had rolled right out the door. Along came a kind heart Who took the baby home.
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photos by Stan Zervas
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Schinus molle

November 1, 2019
My front yard is dominated by a very old California Pepper Tree, Schinus molle, often called the Peruvian Pepper Tree as it is not native to California, but rather, native to the southern Andes mountains from Peru south to Bolivia also Chile and Argentina.
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Halloween Miku

October 31, 2019
Blue October Skies; Harvest Moon Halloween; a Time Kids Pretend Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts Appear...
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Our Backyard Oak Tree, photos by Al Alvarado
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Oak Tree Beauties

October 29, 2019
Do you ever wonder about all of the oak trees you see in California? If you want to find out more about these oak beauties, here are some great resources: UC Oak Woodland Management one great resource.
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Wine BARREL PETUNIA
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Bubblicious Plant

October 28, 2019
Bubblicious Plant Remember the old days when you could go down to the local store and buy a piece of bubble gum? I won't mention what the price it used to be..
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