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 Loralei Dewe
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Fall Planting #2

November 7th, 2024
When I decided to pursue my project of growing 3 citrus trees in 1 pot, I did a lot of research on high-density planting, so I would be successful. Here are some of the important points I found: 1) Plant trees of the same species.
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Abutilon. photos by Erin Mahaney
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How Can I Miss You if You Don't Go Away?

November 5th, 2024
When I was chatting with a few fellow gardeners at the recent plant exchange, the conversation turned to plants we wished we hadn't planted because they turned out to be too invasive for our gardens.
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The Cotton Candy

November 4th, 2024
Ever since I was a little girl seeing hydrangeas growing in front of my aunt's house in Michigan, I have loved them. Even before I knew what they were called, I have loved them.
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photo by Mike Gunther
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Harvest Miku

November 1st, 2024
Bright moon in the sky October ends with Halloween Thankful November...
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Leaffooted Bug

October 31st, 2024
Leaffooted bugs have a narrow brown body with a length of .75 to 1 inch long. They feed on fruits, fruiting vegetables, ornamentals and nuts. They have piercing-sucking mouth parts that help them feed on plant parts and particularly seeds.
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