Showing posts with label plum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plum. Show all posts

Saturday, February 27, 2021

February Flowers of Felton

Santa Cruz Mountains

Magnolia with one open blossom and buds

Between COVID and the coldness of winter, I’m happy staying in. But outdoors, in early February, magnificent magnolias begin their bright annual show.

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Mirabelle Plum Heaven

Santa Cruz Mountains



The plant kingdom, oblivious to the humans’ 2020 woes, is having a colossal year in Felton. Fruits trees are burgeoning, especially our fully loaded Mirabelle plum.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

November Leaves

Santa Cruz Mountains, California



It’s been said that California has no discernible seasons, but our dogwood tree thinks otherwise. Its festive springtime blossoms become ripe seeds as its bronze foliage suddenly turns multicolored.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Signs of Spring in Winter

Santa Cruz Mountains



After weeks of winter rains, plum blossoms burst into being. Thus begins a new annual cycle.