We've had such a cool spring this year in the San Francisco Bay Area, that it is surprising to think summer has finally arrived! In the East Bay we had rain clear into May, weeks of June Gloom (foggy in the morning, burning off around noon), and cool offshore breezes. Further inland, Dublin and San Ramon are usually 10 degrees warmer than the coast, but they were cooler as well. The upside of cool weather and late rain is that vegetation has remained green longer.
Over the last weeks, though, the hills have taken on their tawny summer color, and many of the native plants that flourish with spring rains have ended their flowering displays, while others have died back or gone dormant. The temperature is finally heating up, both by the coast and inland, and folks have taken up their summer gardening and recreational activities with vigor. I typically favor cooler, moister weather, but this year I'm looking forward to some heat!
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| Golden hills are starting to appear in the distance |
Over the last weeks, though, the hills have taken on their tawny summer color, and many of the native plants that flourish with spring rains have ended their flowering displays, while others have died back or gone dormant. The temperature is finally heating up, both by the coast and inland, and folks have taken up their summer gardening and recreational activities with vigor. I typically favor cooler, moister weather, but this year I'm looking forward to some heat!
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