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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Mustard in a ditch in Elmira. photos by Michelle Davis
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National Invasive Species Awareness Week

March 14, 2024
The last week of February this year was designated National Invasive Species Awareness Week. While it states National in its title, it really is international, since many species are imported into areas where they were never intended to be.
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photos by Tina Saravia
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Waiting for Spring

March 12, 2024
As i sit here facing our large window looking at the front yard, I can see new growth on the nasturtium, light green leaves on the tip of the passionflower vine, I can feel spring coming our way. The sun is shining brightly.
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Tomato roots infested with RNK. photos by Karen Metz
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Tomatoes and RKN

March 11, 2024
In February I took out the last of my tomato plants. Some I had removed in December when we were threatened with a multiple day freeze. But I had left the Sweet 100, Yellow Pear and an Early Girl that was tangled up between those two.
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photos by Jennifer DeDora
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Pacific Bonsai Museum

March 7, 2024
On a recent trip to visit my youngest son at college in Washington State he suggested we visit the Pacific Bonsai Museum.
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