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 Forever Grape

June 26, 2023
Why is it that sometimes there are plants that you can't keep alive while at other times there are plants that you can not kill? This is a thought that runs through my head a lot as I work around my property.
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photos by Bernadette Thomas
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Poem for Our Poppies

June 23, 2023
No one can compare to your brilliant brightness Your wild expressiveness encourages me to live life with a reckless abandon Your softness and how you way in the wind reminds me to live carefree You are bold and yet gentle Loud but peaceful Beautiful yet purposeful These are all the things you inspir...
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photos by Michelle Davis
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Spicing It Up

June 22, 2023
It seems every day of the year has a celebration linked with it. June 10th is National Herbs and Spices day. Herbs are leaves that can add flavor to a dish, scent a space or be used medicinally or for religious rituals.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
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Lotusland

June 21, 2023
I've long had Lotusland on my botanical garden must visit list and I finally made it there this spring. Lotusland is located in Montecito, near Santa Barbara.
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Air pruning grow bag. Photos by Karen Metz
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Air Pruning

June 15, 2023
A year or so ago, I began growing potatoes in a special fabric container. I've enjoyed using my potato bags. It's easy to move them to get more sunlight or more water from the sprinklers. It's also easier to harvest the crop.
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