Sonoma County
The generous rainfall unleashed this week was terrific! The garden and plants are soaked and our early Sonoma County spring is unfolding with bursts of energy. These beautiful red Quince blossoms have arrived just in time to highlight a colorful Valentine’s celebration.
Red Quince blossoms – Sonoma County
Purple Saucer Magnolia blossoms. It was cool and overcast in Sonoma County today. The rainfall last night and carryover this morning was a welcome sight, much needed and greatly appreciated!
Purple Saucer Magnolia blossoms
Happy February! In addition to the colorful camellia bushes dotting our Sonoma County landscape, the next wave of early spring blossoms include white Star Magnolia Stelleta trees and flowers.
White Star Magnolia Stelleta blossoms, Sonoma County
Camellia Japonica, large double pink and Camellia Charlean variegated, large pink/red, white-blotched blossoms.
Camellia Japonica, large double pink and variegated blossoms.
Winter months are mild in California and local hummingbirds continue to visit frequently. We supplement their daily intake from hanging feeders and enjoy spotting our feathered friends year round. Join in! It’s easy, rewarding and you’ll be surprised how quickly they find your feeders. http://www.hummingbirds.net/feeders.html
Hummingbirds, Sonoma County
Hellebores ‘Helleborus’ Lenten Roses. These winter flowers open vibrant white then transform into a variegated purple and finally fade green as it matures and finishes the blooming cycle. Available at Sonoma Horticultural Nursery, Sebastopol, CA
Hellebores Lenten Roses
Camellia Japonica #1 ~ January Winter blossoms
Camellia Japonica #2 ~ busy bumble bee at work
Camellia Japonica #3 ~ bumble bee pollinating blossoms
28 Days of Autumn ~ Infographic summary
Thanks everyone for your input and participation concerning my recent “28 Days of Autumn” photo series. I created a couple Infographics revealing some interesting demographic insights by examining parallel social media results and findings generated across Facebook, WordPress, Pinterest and Twitter. I was delighted to see a 22% trend increase in visits and traffic on my blog and amazed by the international exposure and shared global passion for fall season. I’ll wrap up and finish a leaf and color survey and video compilation this weekend. One of my 2014 online projects is to promote, host and cultivate a new Facebook business site to increase customer foot traffic for a local nursery and possibly leverage, find and engage new prospects and customers with similar visual seasonal promotions and campaigns.
28 Days of Autumn, Sonoma County CA #1
28 Days of Autumn, Sonoma County CA #2
28 Days of Autumn
Day 28 ~ Bradford Callery Pear ‘Pyrus calleryana’ — Petaluma, CA Sonoma County.
Day 28 ~ Bradford Callery Pear ‘Pyrus calleryana’ — Petaluma, CA
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