In the past week, Naked Ladies, also known as Amarylilis belladonna from the Colchicaceae family, have begun popping up everywhere in my yard. Earlier in spring they put out long green leaves which die back at the beginning of summer. Than as summer wanes, the long snake-like necks of the flower appear and finally theContinue reading “NAKED LADIES HAVE ARRIVED!”
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JULY IT’S ALL DRY
It’s amazing how quickly the flowers go. In June its all bloom, by July its all dry. Most of my flowers are gone now. I have a few struggling zinnias and one sunflower. My perenials are growing but need cutting back. The salvia is always a reliable bloomer and often blooms right into winter. MyContinue reading “JULY IT’S ALL DRY”
THE PLIGHT OF JANUARY
January has started with high winds, high waves, but not much in the way of rain. This El Nino year is turning into a bust so far. Last year, during La Nina, we had 12 or 13 atmospheric rivers that drenched the state and replenished our extremely parched earth, even in the desert area. ItContinue reading “THE PLIGHT OF JANUARY”
Reflections Outside My Window 