Carpenteria



Both of the shrubs in the front yard in bloom.

Growing On The Granite



This beardtongue growing along a twenty foot seam in a granite outcropping.

Late Bloomer



Found in the marsh by the Indian rock.

Flowers Become Spiny Pods



The wild cucumber matures.

Twining Brodeaia



Another member of the lily family, attaching to whatever is available.

Blue Clover



This pincushion plant catches the eye.

Pretty Face



The lilies of the field.

Flannel Bush



The branches of the fremontia are a solid line of yellow flowers.

Last Stand



Final bloom of the Rosy Fairy Lanterns.

Five Spot



Still blooming in the marshy spots.

Cream Cup



With a chorus of goldfields.

Blooming Bush



Fluffy, lush effect.

Globe Gilia



Rare this year, this one is whiter than the usual pale blue.

In Bloom Close Up



Ceanothus or deer brush in glorious bloom.

Under the Manzanita



A lush patch of Chinese houses.

Clematis Vine

The latin name is Clematis ligusticifolia var. californica. The sight of hundred of flowers draped across a host tree evokes the common name, Virgin's Bower.

Beardtongue



This variation has similar blossoms to the penstemon, but wider leaves and a much smaller plant.

Mystery Flower



Now blooming in the garden. I scattered some mixed wildflower seeds there last winter.

Barbarians at the Gate



Cattle move through.

Ithuriel's Spear




Ithuriel's Spear (Triteleia laxa) blooms in the same sot near the well every year.

Purple Stalk



Larkspur growing at the base of an oak tree.

Golden Brodeaia



Small yellow lilies thrive during this cool, dry spring.

Flannel Bush



Fremontia blooms with some ceanothus thrown in.

Deer Brush



The snowy blossoms of the ceanothus.

Wisteria Arbor



The wisteria planted four years ago finally blooms.

Elderberry in Flower



Every shrub loaded with flowers.

Lots of Lupine



These bushes came from seeds scattered a few years ago.

Rosy Fairy Lantern



These lilies are small this year due to the dry spring.

A Patch of Orange



There seem to be more Indian Pink this year.

Yellow Everywhere



This cousin of the tarweed enjoys its moment in the sun.