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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Tree collards. photo by Cindy Yee
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Getting Ready for the April Plant Exchange

February 21, 2024
The Master Gardener Plant Exchanges have always felt like Christmas to me, long anticipated and highly enjoyed. Even before becoming an MG, I have looked forward to these bi-annual events with glee.
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photos by Brenda Altman
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This Bud's For You!

February 20, 2024
I like the rain as we need it to drink, grow crops, clean our clothes and ourselves. Water is vitally important to life. With climate change however the dependability of water supply is questionable.
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spring vegetable garden by woodleywonderworks is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Grow a Landscape Good Enough to Eat!

February 16, 2024
Some February days feel like it's already spring. While we know there are more cold and rainy days to come, that feeling of spring emerging helps us to ready our gardens for the real thing.
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Bermuda Buttercup Invasion - P. Pashby
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Buttercup Fields

February 15, 2024
I love winter, but I also look forward to the arrival of spring, with the plants waking up from slumber and offering us a peek at their renewed life with beautiful flowers. It is now mid-February and our surrounding areas throughout Solano County are popping with stunning yellow flowers.
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