Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Eucalyptus Trees and Vegetable Gardening

August 9, 2018
Over the last several years, my wife and I have been setting up a raised bed garden on the west side of our home. There are about 10 Eucalyptus trees on the west edge of the garden that provides some shade from the very hot late afternoon sun. These trees are about 35 years old and well established.
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August Miku

August 8, 2018
Blue (Sun High) August Sky Veggies, Fruit, Flowers, appear Thanks Sun Soil Water...
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Two of the Footed Ferns

August 7, 2018
Among my fern collection are two with feet. Both are epiphytic meaning they retrieve nutrients and moisture from the air. In their native habitat, these feet (or rhizomes) wrap around and cling to tree trunks.
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photos by Martha White
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Asparagus Ferns

August 3, 2018
I recently had to replace a small section of sidewalk next to my garage. Not sure what caused it, but it had become uneven, leaving a dangerous lip I could easily have tripped over.
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photos by Karen Metz
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Visiting a MG Garden

August 2, 2018
I was visiting Albany, Oregon end of May and early June to help a young friend take care of her newborn twins. The hotel I was staying out was right next to the Linn County Fairgrounds.
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