We've been enjoying a range of weather here in the Bay Area, as winter starts winding down. The temperature highs range from the mid-fifties to the mid-sixties F., with a mix of sunny, rainy, and overcast days. I've taken quite a few hikes looking for mushrooms, so I've been observing the subtle transition from winter to spring. Flowering trees are finally blooming, as are ceanothus shrubs. Spring bulbs are slowly emerging all over the neighborhood. Our "new" garden is waking up with a few California poppies.
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| Roaming in nature, looking for mushrooms and signs of spring |
Last week we had a brief "heat spell" – the temperature peaked in the mid-seventies F. for a couple of days. It felt wonderful. Best of all were the warm breezes that rustled through the tall trees in the neighborhood. They stirred familiar memories of warm spring and summer days, and all the pleasures that go along with it. I've enjoyed winter, but am looking forward to spring produce, lounging on the patio with my family, tending the garden, and planning trips to near and far-flung places.
