Mandavillas

Mandavillas bloom year round in California Gardens. They are drought tolerant and easy to grow. The flowers come in a variety of colors. Mandavillas are a good vine to plant near a pool, because they do not drop an enormous amount of leaves or flowers.

Rain in Southern California

Winter is the rainy season in Southern California. When the rain falls, we have to watch out for flash floods. Dry river beds used for recreation can quickly become fast moving rivers. The grassy playing fields in this park were turned into a small lake last week by rainstorms.

Palm Tree House

This Palm Tree House has three palm trees growing through the roof.

Back Bay in Newport Beach

One of the best places to view California native plants and wildlife is back bay in Newport Beach. This heron is about to catch a fish.