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BrianNeal — 2009-04-03 20:54:51

removing whiney comment about the tree that is back to being boutiful.

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- UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and southwest of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before they were stolen during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.	+ UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and southwest of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before they were stolen during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year) on Garden Day. Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.
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- - ''2007-12-11 23:22:10'' [[nbsp]] Whose idea was it to trim back so severely the beautiful huge fig trees in the gardens? There used to be a bountiful harvest of free, delicious figs for the taking. Because of the overtrimming, though, there were very few figs to harvest this fall. :( --["Users/KendraSmith"]

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KendraSmith — 2007-12-11 23:23:26

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KendraSmith — 2007-12-11 23:22:10

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-11 23:22:10'' [[nbsp]] Whose idea was it to trim back so severely the beautiful huge fig trees in the gardens? There used to be a bountiful harvest of free, delicious figs for the taking. Because of the overtrimming, though, there were very few figs to harvest this fall. :( --["Users/KendraSmith"]

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KendraSmith — 2007-12-11 23:21:02

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Angel.York — 2007-07-16 20:26:15

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- UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and southwest of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before some jerkoff stole them during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.	+ UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and southwest of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before they were stolen during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.

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CarlMcCabe — 2007-03-13 15:09:33

wikimapia link

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- For information on gardening and other gardens in Davis, see the ["gardening"] page.	+ For information on gardening and other gardens in Davis, see the ["gardening"] page. See the gardens location on [http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=38536342&x=-121746004&z=17&l=0&m=a&v=2 WikiMapia].

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CarlMcCabe — 2006-11-12 22:20:46

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CarlMcCabe — 2006-05-09 06:29:00

directions

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- UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before some jerkoff stole them during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.	+ UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and southwest of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before some jerkoff stole them during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.
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CarlMcCabe — 2006-05-08 21:03:12

thievery

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- UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment and even offers an hourly-rented weed trimmer and tiller. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.	+ UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment such as wheelbarrows and shovels. There used to be an hourly-rented weed trimmer and roto-tiller; before some jerkoff stole them during the winter of 2005/06. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.
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- There is usually a surprising abundance of ["Birds and Bird Watching" birds] at this location including a frequent ["Raptors" Red-shouldered Hawk]. Mostly you will see birds of the ["Little Brown Birds"] assemblage. There is a little path that goes through the garden, but be sure not to trample on the plants!	+ There is usually a surprising abundance of ["Birds and Bird Watching" birds] at this location including a frequent ["Raptors" Red-shouldered Hawk]. Mostly you will see birds of the ["Little Brown Birds"] assemblage. There are also hordes of ["Squirrels" ground squirrels] residing in the gardens. There is a little path that goes through the garden, but be sure not to trample on the plants if you come to view the wildlife!
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- Thanks to Five-Foot Cletus the guard ["Feral Cats" cat], Solano Park Gardens are kept relatively free of rodent pests. Cletus will occasionally sit at the edge of your garden and watch you work, but he will rarely let you get close enough to pet him. He usually picks up and strolls away when you get within 5 feet of him--hence the name Five-Foot Cletus. (Photos from Fall of 2005.)	+ Five-Foot Cletus the guard ["Feral Cats" cat] is a member of the understaffed Solano Park Garden rodent patrol. Cletus will occasionally sit at the edge of your garden and watch you work, but he will rarely let you get close enough to pet him. He usually picks up and strolls away when you get within 5 feet of him--hence the name Five-Foot Cletus. (Photos from Fall of 2005.)

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-28 08:53:35

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-27 10:57:08

photos of the guard cat

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	+ + == Produce Patrol == + + Thanks to Five-Foot Cletus the guard ["Feral Cats" cat], Solano Park Gardens are kept relatively free of rodent pests. Cletus will occasionally sit at the edge of your garden and watch you work, but he will rarely let you get close enough to pet him. He usually picks up and strolls away when you get within 5 feet of him--hence the name Five-Foot Cletus. (Photos from Fall of 2005.) + + [[Thumbnail(cletus_01.jpg, 350, "Cletus watching.")]] + [[Thumbnail(cletus_02.jpg, 350, "Cletus strolling.")]]

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-27 10:48:57

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-27 10:48:43

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-18 08:29:01

better info

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- UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. Garden plots are available to Solano Park residents for a suprisingly small fee and a small labor committment. Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens.	+ UCD's ["Solano Park"] Housing complex maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. For a fee of $20 a year (full plot) or $10 a year (half plot), residents may join the Solano Park Gardeners Association and get their own garden plot. The association provides gardening equipment and even offers an hourly-rented weed trimmer and tiller. Organic fertilizer and mulch is also provided by the ["UC Davis" University] when possible. Joining the association also obligates one to a small labor contibution on clean-up days (usually once or twice a year). Many residents get to know one another during their time spent in the gardens, adding another layer to the dimension of community in the apartments.

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-09 11:49:14

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-09 11:48:32

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-01 07:24:33

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-01 07:18:41

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-01 07:18:22

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CarlMcCabe — 2005-09-01 07:18:08

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JevanGray — 2005-03-05 18:22:49

linked solano park

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- The Solano Park Housing complex on southeast campus maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. There is usually a surprising abundance of birds at this location including a frequent ["Raptors" Red-shouldered Hawk]. Mostly you will see birds of the ["Little Brown Birds"] assemblage. There is a little path that goes through the garden, but be sure not to trample on their plants!	+ The ["Solano Park"] Housing complex on southeast campus maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. There is usually a surprising abundance of birds at this location including a frequent ["Raptors" Red-shouldered Hawk]. Mostly you will see birds of the ["Little Brown Birds"] assemblage. There is a little path that goes through the garden, but be sure not to trample on their plants!

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MaryChambers — 2005-03-05 17:49:57

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	+ The Solano Park Housing complex on southeast campus maintains a garden just west of the apartments and south of the ["Environmental Horticulture"] building. There is usually a surprising abundance of birds at this location including a frequent ["Raptors" Red-shouldered Hawk]. Mostly you will see birds of the ["Little Brown Birds"] assemblage. There is a little path that goes through the garden, but be sure not to trample on their plants!