Now playing in the garden next to the patio – Pink Freesias – click image to enlarge.
Shoreline Discovery Trail
Today was an extraordinarily clear, cool day along the shoreline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. We visited the recently opened Discovery Trail at the Terranea Resort.
The path is open to the public so we took a walk out to the first viewing area, called “Lady of the Light,” which comes from the legend about a ghostess said to be seen walking or standing in the lighthouse.
I took an image of Point Vicente from the vantage point of the viewing area. The image seen here was cropped from the larger image showing more of the point. Click on the image to see the larger one.
Good News – There Are Two Artichokes
There are two artichokes after all. I didn’t spot the second, smaller pod because it was hiding under one of the large leaves the plant grows. The two pods are currently softball and golf ball sizes.
This means we can have our ‘choke and eat it too!
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Flowers of the Hawthorne Bush
Currently showing in front of our house: Spring Hawthorne Flowers. Click on the image to enlarge.
Star Jasmine
It’s early spring and the star jasmine is in bloom. I only wish that I could include their delicate fragrance in this picture. Click on the image to enlarge.
Growing Artichokes
For the first time, our artichoke has sprouted a flower pod. We’ve decided not to harvest the edible pod but to let it bloom into the gorgeous flower that artichokes bear. Verna just watered this plant yesterday and did not notice the flower that seems to have sprung up overnight. Click on the image to enlarge.
