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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photo by Erin Mahaney
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More on Wild Onion

July 3, 2019
Seven years ago, I wrote a blog on wild onion, Allium triquetrum.[1] Since that time, I've learned that I actually have one type of wild onion in my yard and another plant that initially looks like wild onion or wild garlic, Nothoscordum gracile, but actually is not.
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Hot sun by polygon.com
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Junish Miku

July 1, 2019
Hot Sun Beating Down Plants People and Animals Respire Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!...
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Heat Stress

June 25, 2019
During excessively hot summer days it's not only humans that can suffer from heat stress. Your plants can suffer from heat stress as well, especially when there is an abrupt spike in the heat.
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Real Reel!

June 24, 2019
SUMMER TREAT! Six little words to get make your summer perfect: Go see The Biggest Little Farm! Then, check out http://thebiggestlittlefarmmovie.
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basil trisha rose
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Yum...Basil

June 21, 2019
Basil reminds me of springtime. The freshness of the fragrant crushed leaves is so enticing. Fresh basil is such a welcome ingredient in so many recipes, adding a bright spiciness from pesto laced pasta to those intoxicating Thai soups and curries.
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