Pink Rose

Found this beauty blooming while walking the dog.  Fragrance was subtle but sweet.

It's Poppy Time In California

I'm not sure if the extra warm weather has brought these poppies out earlier than usual but I am glad they are blooming. It seems as though every garden patch has a splash of color.

Periwinkle

I remember loving the periwinkle crayon in my box of Crayolas when I was in elementary school. I think the flower which gave the crayon its name is very spectacular as well.

Early Bloomer--Pink INDIAN HAWTHORN

In the spring, my pink hawthorns burst into bloom. This little flower got a jump on the rest of the flowers.

Cactus in Bloom

Prickly but pretty. My cactus is blooming. Looks like there are a few more blooms ready to burst in a week or so.

Orchids in Bloom

I have never had success getting orchids to bloom a second time. I have one orchid which has been in my home for five years and not a bloom.

However, I have a way around this problem. I let the nurseries do the work and enjoy their blooms as they come from the nursery. These colors are fantastic.

Poinsettia Power

In November 2006, I finally took the poinsettia plants displayed for Christmas 2005 out of the house and planted them. They were dropping leaves very rapidly in the house and I didn't think they had a chance to survive. However, after several months in the ground, I was delighted to find the bracts have turned bright red.