SoCal in Bloom

SoCal is blooming in spite of our drought. Here are some examples taken around our town of Claremont and at the LA County Arboretum.

Roses at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont.

Roses at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont.

A cactus flower in our back yard.

A cactus flower in our back yard.

Back yard roses.

Back yard roses.

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Bougainvillea, a native of South America, thrives in SoCal.

Bougainvillea, a native of South America, thrives in SoCal.

Orchids at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

Orchids at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

Jacaranda trees are beautiful but messy, covering the ground with purple "snow" when they drop their blossoms.

Jacaranda trees are beautiful but messy, covering the ground with purple "snow" when they drop their blossoms.

Taken at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens in Claremont.

Taken at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens in Claremont.