Here is a memory from 2017’s bloom in the Californian desert within Joshua Tree National Park. I’ve heard this year is also turning out to be an exceptional one.
Usually, I am paying close attention to the wildflower reports out of southwest USA; in years such as these, I tend to drop what I can from my workload and responsibilities in order to chase the bloom along with fellow petal-peepers. This year, I’ve been purposefully avoiding the news and reports; as exceptional as the bloom may be, I am committed to a different trip in a different hemisphere. However, for those planning a trip to the deserts of southwest USA, do follow Sandy Steinman’s Natural History Wanderings!
Botany Photo of the Day will be returning in late March or early April with photos from Chile and Argentina alongside all of the wonderful submissions contributors kindly share. I hope today’s image will keep spirits up during the hiatus!
Have a safe trip.
That will be an exciting trip.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the great photo, very cheery. Happy trails!
Best wishes on your journey! How spectacular!
Bon voyage! You deserve it!
Have a wonderful trip!!
The wildflowers are are going to be superb here in the Palm Desert area!
There has to be a reward for steady cool weather and many rainy days.
Sorry I can’t resist; hi Jaime, it’s Helen Pressley late of WDOE. I retired almost 2 years ago. Hope you are doing well! H.
Thank you for that reference.
Happy trails Daniel!
Have a wonderful time… can’t wait for the results!
Thank you all for the kind wishes!
Thanks for the reference to Sandy’s Wanderings… hope to shoehorn in a run south to catch the show! Also, I’m really looking forward to your Southern Hemisphere photos!
Have a wonderful trip, Daniel. I can’t wait to see the evidence!