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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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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Vase Set up for floral arrangement.
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Using Plant Materials for Decorating

February 10, 2024
I love crafting and decorating. I also love nature and being around plants. So, when I can combine my two loves, life is even better. I am not a florist, but I have picked up some tips over the years. Some of the best, have been from other Master Gardeners.
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Cover Crop Seedlings in Garden Bed 2 - Al Alvarado
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Winter Cover Crops-Part 2

February 7, 2024
In the lastblog, I wrote about my decision to not plant any vegetable plants this winter season. I instead opted to plant cover crops since it was already late in the season, and I have limited time for garden maintenance over the next few months.
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