Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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photos by Michelle Davis
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Daffodil Hill

March 6, 2019
When I think of spring, I think of yellow: African daisies, poppies, oxalis, tidy-tips, and daffodils. And one of my favorite things to do in early spring is taking a road trip to Volcano to visit McLaughlin's Daffodil Hill.
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photo by Jennifer Baumbach
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March Miku

March 5, 2019
Enough rain, cold and snow? Plenty of water for Spring plants Can you feel and think Spring?
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Solano County's Gold Rush

March 4, 2019
I have just been given the honor of becoming the Executive Director of the Vacaville Museum which serves to preserve and share with the public, the value and treasure of all of Solano County's history and culture.
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photos by Janet Snyder
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Here Comes the Rain for the Weekend!

February 28, 2019
I'm always happy to see some rain arrive and give my plants a much-needed drink of water (because I'm pretty thrifty with water, even in the wintertime).
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Will It or Won't It?

February 27, 2019
The three Master Gardeners signed up to staff our table at the Vallejo Farmer's Market today were emailing and texting back and forth this past week, will there be a break in the major rain storm so we can attend our booth at the market?
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