Under the Solano Sun

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Seasonal observations by UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

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Vallejo Farmers Market-Master Gardener table

August 13th, 2018
Did you know that the Vallejo Market is the largest farmers' market in Solano County? Did you know that it is a year-round market, the only one in Solano County? And if you know, why aren't you there every Saturday between 9 am and 2 pm?
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Topped tree. photo by Brenda Altman
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OUCH!

August 10th, 2018
Ouch! Recently when I looked out my bedroom window I was shocked when I saw this tree with overly excessive pruning cuts. I don't know why this drastic type of pruning was needed for this tree.
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Eucalyptus Trees and Vegetable Gardening

August 9th, 2018
Over the last several years, my wife and I have been setting up a raised bed garden on the west side of our home. There are about 10 Eucalyptus trees on the west edge of the garden that provides some shade from the very hot late afternoon sun. These trees are about 35 years old and well established.
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August Miku

August 8th, 2018
Blue (Sun High) August Sky Veggies, Fruit, Flowers, appear Thanks Sun Soil Water...
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Two of the Footed Ferns

August 7th, 2018
Among my fern collection are two with feet. Both are epiphytic meaning they retrieve nutrients and moisture from the air. In their native habitat, these feet (or rhizomes) wrap around and cling to tree trunks.
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