What else could I feature this week but the beautiful Jacaranda tree aka Jacaranda mimosifolia.  I'm always amazed when I hear complaints about this tree being so messy but there's a trade-off, and this one is definitely worth the hassle of sticky flowers....

I have my bird-feeders out again after taking them down for a few months. The birds are starting to come in big numbers. The most exciting things I discovered yesterday is the dove who has laid two eggs in one of my elevated pots. She has nested by my gate so I scared...

Coronado Flower Show Springs into Action to Celebrate 100 Years in Bloom April 23-24: Weekend long centennial celebration brings together local businesses, nonprofits and community groups across the arts, agriculture, environmental and education fields. More than...

Bees are endlessly fascinating. Here are a few interesting links: Mason Bees Solitary Bees Check out this interesting Ted talk: Why do Honeybees like Hexagons?  

Read by Jeremy Irons.....

March 24, 1940 - Kate Sessions, “Mother of Balboa Park” died at age 83. Kate was a renown horticulturist trained at the University of California Berkeley.    Kate operated a nursery in San Diego, and supervised the plantings at the Hotel del Coronado.    The City of...

I'm having a lot of luck with orchids reblooming this year. Last year I lost a lot of my orchids because it was very cold and they never dried out from all the rain.  I've been diligent this year at making sure all my orchids are placed in better protective spots and...