It's that time of year again - when everything in California blooms - and with all the rain we had, we have more than in past years.
Our church group took a hike to Table Mountain Reserve
People will get a hefty fine if they romp in the flowers, taking their selfies -
And rightly so.
People can be so rude and selfish.
Cows can do it with no consequences.
I like the cows.
Everywhere you look there are flowers
The final destination.
North Table Mountain Ecological Preserve in Butte County.
Source: My son texted me this.
Shasta Lake
Thanks to all the rain/snow we had in California this winter.
That's why they call us the Golden State.
Or is it?
It was 1848 when gold was discovered here, which might be the most obvious explanation of how they came up with the Golden State.
Gold is also the official mineral of California.
Fields of golden yellow poppy cover the entire state every spring.
This beautiful flower is the official flower of the state.
We have California Poppy Day, celebrated on April 8, as well as Poppy Week (May 13-18).
And as a former San Franciscan, we shouldn’t forget the Golden Gate Bridge, built in 1930, which is not only an iconic symbol of San Francisco but of the whole state of California altogether.
Got you!
This is from an earthquake movie. Fascinating depiction.
My super bloom is just starting on my little hill.
Don't laugh - there will be more to come.
This morning the husband pulled some weeds to make room.
The ground is still very soggy.
These hardy flowers keep spreading and getting bigger
I can hardly resist these lavender-blue Irises
I am sure many states and countries have their own versions of super blooms. I just happen to be a bit partial to ours.
Have a great evening -
Debby
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Gorgeous, gorgeous scenery and flowers!! I have never seen a wild poppy. The ones here are the red cultivated ones. But the wild ones are so stunning!
ReplyDeleteDearest Debby,
ReplyDeleteLovely and very happy photos you show us here!
Indeed, people ought to respect nature and leave it alone.
We're in for more rain around one PM—just as we're heading for a funeral Mass.
A young father of 61 died of liver cancer and so quick... It really touches you.
We never know what lies ahead!
Hugs,
Mariette
I can see why you would be partial! They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the photos of the blooms. I'm still looking out at dirty snow, it is grey and overcast, and my mood is similar. The flowers bring some sunshine!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos and a damn good post
ReplyDeleteBeautiful countryside and the blooms are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLook at all the wonderful flowers. Not the nicest of days here as Maebeme says, but the dirty snow is slowly disappearing and I am looking forward to getting my hands dirty in my perennial bed and in the many pots and baskets that will need filling.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Awww...Debby! I am kind of jealous. We have snow coming in the next couple of days. I put two big Boston Ferns and a large potted plant outside and will have to bring them in so they don't freeze. Your area is just beautiful. Lucky you! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI came over to read your Wednesday Hodgepodge and saw this post. I am going to have to send you photos from when we visited there several years ago and they were spectacular.
ReplyDeletePretty flowers! Your landscape is gorgeous now. Here in Michigan we celebrate tulips where the Dutch immigrated on the west side of our state. Detroit is trying to be the daffodil capital of the US. Currently they have over a million daffs blooming right now. Janice
ReplyDeleteOh, our state Poppy is so pretty. I see them every Springtime on the edge of the countryside at the creek. How nice to see some in your back yard. Glad Shasta Lake is getting fuller. Have never been to Table Mountain. The field is covered with pretty flowers. I enjoy seeing your nature photos of California. I am partial to it too hehehe.
ReplyDelete~Sheri