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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ken williams 2021 bougainvillea

Farewell Ken

August 11, 2021
MG Ken Williams leaving for Florida He trained almost all MG's We will surely miss you...
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Lady Banks climbing a tree in Vacaville. photo by Launa Herrmann

Intriguing Trivia about Sir Joseph Banks

August 9, 2021
The son of a landowner, Joseph Banks developed his passion for the outdoors into a lifelong pursuit as an explorer, botanist, and naturalist. At age 17, upon learning that he was unable to study botany at Oxford, he chose instead to pursue this passion with a private tutor. The rest is history.
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photos by Erin Mahaney

Leapin' Lizards!

August 5, 2021
I was moving some pots around in the backyard this spring when I glanced in one pot and was startled to find beady eyes calmly looking back at me.
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Lemon Tree. photos by Melinda Nestlerode

The Trials of Dwarf Fruit Trees

August 4, 2021
My gardening style is often trial and error. This was especially true prior to taking the Master Gardener training and taking horticultural classes at Solano Community College.
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