Wildflowers, Oleander, Wild Roses, Agaves
Spring wildflowers may have largely dried up in most areas of San Diego County, but in the cooler coastal enclaves such as Cabrillo National Monument and Torrey Pines State Reserve, several kinds remain. Look for paintbrush, purple nightshade, coreopsis, sea …
June Gloom to Mule Deer
"June gloom," the generally dreary, overcast, late spring weather along San Diego's coastline, has already begun and could intensify next month. Occasionally, the low clouds will linger for several days. This is usually triggered by a "Catalina eddy," in which …
Full Moon Over Wild Hyacinths and Buckwheat
Wild hyacinths and mariposa lilies have popped out on hillsides within the burn area of last October's Witch Creek Fire. Both flowers arise from underground bulbs, considered delicacies by the California Indians. Burned areas around Lake Hodges and Lake Poway …