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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Giving Thanks

January 14, 2020
It was one of the last summer days sunny with only the slightest nip in the air. Perfect weather to look over my garden and enjoy the remaining flowers and veggies and look forward to next year.
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Prepping for students.
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Mary Farmar Elementary School Garden

January 13, 2020
It was a great day at the Mary Farmar school garden! Every time I sign up for Master Gardener events, I get excited about getting out and working with my community alongside fellow Master Gardeners.
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Be Prepared

January 10, 2020
Now that the overnight temperatures are dipping lower, are you prepared to protect your frost-sensitive plants from winter freezes? If not, now's the time to make sure you have the supplies and a plan in place for an upcoming freeze.
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One Day Plant Sale

January 6, 2020
I had not planned on buying any plants when we went to a plant sale. ( I know famous last words) that didn't last long as 5 plants came home with me. One Salvia Heatwave Blaze', 2 Achillea Firefly Pink' and Cerise Queen', 1 pink Agastache and Teucrium fruticans Azureum'.
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Pruning Tips

January 2, 2020
Recently a friend of mine asked me to look at her apricot tree and give her some advice on tree pruning. This tree had never been pruned and it produced small apricots. It had several limbs about 1 all growing upward.
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