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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photos by Cindy Yee
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Planting Success and Failure

January 25, 2024
My plant failure (in the last photo below) is staring at me every day, and I am ready to call it a day and dig it up! Friend Stephanie (new MG like me, but honestly, a much better gardener) grew golden berries from seeds taken from fruit she bought last year at Trader Joe's.
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Nature's Insightful Messages

January 24, 2024
Plant Talk Good day vibrant plant You look healthy and happy What makes you tick? I am in the right soil My support system underneath my feet is alive. Healthy soil; happy plant! At ground zero, the world of plants is revealed. Some thrive under the sun, Others are scorched like humans.
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photos by Lanie Keystone from non-copyright brochure from Montecello
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Jefferson's Montecello Garden and the Big Reveal!

January 24, 2024
In our November blog, we revealed how Thomas Jefferson became the Founding Father of gardening innovation at his beloved Monticello. He was a grand experimenter, a disciplined scientist and an extraordinary gardener.
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Northern Lights in Norway. photo by Melinda Nestlerode
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Our Dark Days Will Soon Be Over

January 23, 2024
December 21, 2023, marks the winter solstice, the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight. Conversely, this day marks the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere; their longest day of the year.
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