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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Enchanting Salvias - photo by Paula Pashby
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Nectar Replenishment

July 28, 2021
I recently took some time to relax near our Salvia garden, which comprises Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans), Heatwave Glimmer Sage (Salvia microphylla), Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii), and Purple Sage (Salvia leucophylla).
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Muskeg (photos by Karen Metz)
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Muskeg

July 27, 2021
When I initially read the itinerary for the Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska cruise I was especially interested in the hike to an Alaskan bog, or muskeg. That certainly sounded unique. Well, of course, our June 2020 cruise never happened.
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Lavender photo by Torie Kury
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Dog Days of Summer!

July 26, 2021
Before we get started on our August gardening, I'm curious where that saying, Dog Days of Summer comes from. Sohere it is: The Romans started it all by using the term during the hottest, most humid time of summer.
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photo by Nancy Forrest
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Benign Neglect in Gardening

July 23, 2021
Ever hear of benign neglect? The term is used frequently in politics, psychology, and the medical world. Basically, it is an attitude or policy which by ignoring an issue or problem will benefit it more, than trying to solve it.
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Crepe myrtle. photo by Mike Gunther
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July Miku 2021

July 22, 2021
Crepe Myrtles Blooming Great news ON increased funding Getting Back to Normal...
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