Wildflowers and my Border Collies

We’ve actually had above average rain this season in ‘sunny’ California. This state has been in a drought for so long that many people think the rainfall this year is unusual. Only for the past decade. Rainy winters used to be common in the past with some years a little over average, and some a little under. Due to so many years of drought, wildfires have ravaged so much land that denuded hillsides turn into mudslides and make news all over the country. But maybe with a bit of normal rainfall, growth will be able to stabilize those barren hills and reduce the likelihood of more mudslides in future years. Since we usually experience an average of 6 months a year without rain here in Southern California, I for one adore this weather. (Though my heart does go out to those who are suffering adverse effects.) It will be hot and dry soon enough. But before that, we should at least have a fabulous wildflower season. Spectacular, colorful hillsides make much happier news headlines than mudslides. Here’s cheering for the benefits of this year’s rainy winter. And I hope lots of you are enjoying this rainy season in Southern California. Our gardens certainly are!

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