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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photos by Tina Saravia
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Salad Bouquet

February 9, 2023
One day it's freezing cold, another it's windy, today is cold, windy and raining; maybe tomorrow it will be sunny and warmer. The California winter, it's predictably unpredictable, from day to day. That's just my point of view.
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A Bright Spring

February 6, 2023
By Jennifer M Baumbach
I have noticed over the past few weeks, the leaves of daffodils (Narcissus spp.) poking up through the soil. A sure sign that spring is upon us. Just this morning, the flowers of a few daffodils are peeking out their yellow brilliance, but not fully blooming quite yet.
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photos by Lanie Keystone
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The Art of Trees

February 2, 2023
At the end of a recent visit to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, I stopped by the Museum Store. Wondering into the children's space, I came across a terrific toddler's board book, Trees by Molly Hashimoto with text by Zoe Burke.
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