Tag Archives: California
Torrey Pines Reserve
The Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana) is the rarest pine in the U.S. It grows only in Torrey Pines Reserve and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast near Santa Barbara. The reserve is one of my favorite places to hike. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Pacific Ocean, sandstone cliffs, Torrey Pine, Torrey Pines Lodge
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Hang Gliders and a Vulture
We were driving through La Jolla a couple of months ago, and on a whim, decided to check out the Torrey Pines Gliderport. . . . This is where it all starts. On tall cliffs overlooking the Pacific. The shot … Continue reading
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Tagged California, hang gliders, Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines Gliderport, turkey vulture
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Keys Creek Lavender Farm
To get to the lavender fields in Valley Center, you go north of San Diego and eventually take a long, winding dusty road with barbed-wire fences on both sides: That eventually turns into this: There are lots of turns, but … Continue reading
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Tagged blue-violet Adirondack chairs, California, lavender fields, lavender jam, lavender sachets, mirror, vintage vanity
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Lavender Field
The scent of lavender takes me back to the South of France every time I get a whiff of it. They sell little sachets of the stuff all over Provence and the fields are supposed to be incredible. I never … Continue reading
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Tagged California, fresh lavender, Keys Creek Lavender Farm, rustic fence
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More Ranunculus
A few more shots of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Enjoy. Hope your week’s going well. . . . {carole}
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Tagged California, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Ranch, flower fields, ranunculus
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Sea of Ranunculus
The photo on Tuesday was a preview for this post. It was taken at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, which is a beach town about 35 miles north of San Diego. Every year, these fifty acres bloom with Tecolote Giant … Continue reading
California Lilac
The closest thing we have to real lilacs in California is Ceanothus. It doesn’t have the heavenly fragrance, but the color is quite beautiful, especially at sunset. . . . The plants in the background? Echium, another favorite. Great weekend, … Continue reading
Hint of Summer
I was leaving a nursery the other day, and liked the light on this hanging basket of petunias. The image made me think of summer, hence the title. Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}
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Tagged bokeh, California, hanging basket, light yellow flowers, petunias, pink flowers
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Joshua Tree, Part II
Meanwhile, back at the park. . . . We were here after pretty heavy rains. The shoulders of the main road are composed of sand and a lot of them had washed away. It has to be a lot more … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Josha Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Mt. Gorgonio
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Joshua Tree, Part I
During our stay in Palm Springs, we drove over to Joshua Tree National Park, a place I’d wanted to see for years. The park covers 790,636 acres, an area slightly larger than the state of Rhode Island. It also includes … Continue reading
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Tagged boulders, California, Joshua Tree National Park, Yucca brevifolia
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