Flowers
Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) from near the summit of Black Butte in California’s northern Coast Range. Rocks always make a photo great, but I am biased.
First bloom of the peppers. Serranos in this case. π±
Peppers and tomatoes got their second Jobes fertilization today in advance of likely rain. We really donβt want end rot on our fruit! Flowers should be developing on the peppers real soon. Fruit set is beginning on the tomatoes. Meanwhile, front yard annuals are looking hot π±
Might be a Copestylum mexicanum (Mexican cactus fly). If so, it is fittingly on a cultivated California wild rose flower.
Our back porch grapes look awesome this year! The fullest theyβve ever been.
The humble shrub thatβs predicting a terrible fire season
The humble shrub thatβs predicting a terrible fire season.
I like the rust color of dried out chamise flowers. I don’t like where this fire season is headed.
Peppers and tomatoes garden update: tomatoes are flowering and peppers are finally growing post-transplant. The Drip Depot crop row irrigation kit is ace. π±
Our mandarin tree is in full bloom. π±π³
Front yard update. Poppies are now blooming, joining the creeping sage and the Ceanothus (California Lilac). π±
Backyard Elderberries are seeking pollinators.
Our βBaconβ Avocado tree is blooming basically right on time as compared to last year on April 11th. It has yet to produce any fruit and it is supposed to be self-pollinating. π±π³
Spring mornings in our front yard. Sage and Ceanothus are in full bloom. ππ±
Ceanothus (California lilac) is magnificently blooming. π±
The nectarine is about to start shedding its flowers. Leaves are growing. Since it is pretty young starting its second year in the ground, Iβll be super impressed if it successfully fruits. π³π±
A slow, rolling bloom for the apricot this year. It didnβt fruit at all last year. Hereβs hoping for a fruitful year. (it has fruited before so we know it is possible) π³π±
Our βBaconβ Avocado flower buds are developing nicely. Also, the fig is waking up. π±π³
First apricot bloom. Hopefully, as in past years, far more will follow. Figure this flower puts pollinators on notice. π³π±
This should be my last nectarine flower photo. This year. π³π±
The nectarine is up and at βem with many glorious blooms. π±π³
First bloom today of our nectarine! π³ π±