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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a classroom with red chairs, a table and posters on the walls
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School Miku

September 8, 2025
Haiku by Mike Gunther  School has begunGardening lingers for careShowing time for rest   "New Classroom at BES" by BES Photos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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red begonia boliviensis flower
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Eye-Catching Begonia boliviensis

September 4, 2025
Blog by Michelle KrespiI went to visit a friend of mine who has an amazing garden and noticed an eye catching plant. I was even more interested once I discovered it was a begonia that obviously thrived in my climate zone. Welcome to Begonia boliviensis! Uponresearching I discovered that this South…
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garden as seen in shade
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August Miku 1

September 3, 2025
Miku by Mike Gunther  Summer is waningFruits and veggies getting ripeDays getting shorter
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Point Reyes

September 2, 2025
Blog by Nancy ForestA few weeks ago, I went hiking with friends to the Point Reyes and the Tomales Point Trail down to McClures Beach. We walked about 11 miles through the coastal wilderness with a variety of landscapes , including beaches, forests, grasslands, and wetlands. In addition, we were privileged…
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Hibiscus 'Roselle' plant in a red pot
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Hibiscus 'Roselle'

August 29, 2025
Blog by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan Inspired by a recent visit to my in-laws, I bought this Hibiscus ‘Roselle.’ While with them, I enjoyed it as ‘Jamaican sorrel,’ ‘Roselle’ is one of many common names for Hibiscus sabdariffa, a member of the Malva family. You have seen it at taquerias as Agua de…
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