Inflorescence (also known as bloom)!

The grove is in full bloom right now. Temperatures are starting to rise, which, unfortunately means we are having to start irrigating again. The tree canopy is buzzing with the sound of bees!

Spring is here!

Sunny weather has followed the wet winter bringing out flowers throughout the grove. Here is an edible plant - miner's lettuce - that shows up this time of year:


The yellow clusters of flowers on Gopher's Purge are a nice contrast to the spikes of lavender. Unfortunately,Gopher's Purge doesn't live up to it's name. I often find gopher's mounds right next to it!