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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photso by Melissa Sandoval
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Exotic Flowers of

May 30th, 2018
On as recent family vacation to The Big Island of Hawaii, I got to participate in one of the things I love most about travel; finding new plants, especially new blooming one's. All of the following plants were seen on a short hike at Akaka Falls State Park outside of Hilo.
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photos by Erin Mahaney
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Chatham Manor Gardens

May 23rd, 2018
While visiting family in Fredericksburg, Virginia, one chilly February, they took me to Chatham Manor, where they had raved about the gardens. Because it was February, there wasn't much to see but the structure of the dormant garden.
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May Miku

May 22nd, 2018
17 Weeks of Training 32 New Master Gardeners Smart, Vibrant and Skilled...
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