Outdoors
Recent rain and bright sunshine during the last few weeks have triggered the emergence of bright green leaves on sycamore, liquidambar, and other decorative deciduous trees around San Diego. Cruise down 163 through Balboa Park …
India Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepsis indica) is one of the most common flowering shrubs used in landscaping as hedges and dividers in San Diego. It is blooming best right now, with blossoms ranging in hue from pinkish …
March Is The Proverbial Windy Month here in San Diego, as it is in most places. From midday to late afternoon, sun-warmed air expands and rises over the county’s interior, drawing in an influx of …
Narrowleaf Firethorn (Pyracantha angustifolia) Is At Its Prettiest Right Now across the county. Native to China, Pyracantha angustifolia is an evergreen shrub in the rose family that displays green leaves, spiky branches and bright red berries. …
The Mix Of Rain And Sunshine characteristic of the last few weeks has triggered the emergence of bright green leaves on sycamore, liquidambar, and other decorative deciduous trees around San Diego. Cruise down 163 through …
Manzanita Shrubs are Starting to Bloom this Month in the foothill areas of the Cleveland National Forest. The various manzanitas, characterized by smooth, reddish bark and tough, leathery leaves, bear myriads of tiny, white to …
Hummingbirds Are Zipping Around San Diego County’s Backyard Gardens, scrub-covered coastal hillsides, and the warming Anza-Borrego Desert. Seasonal hummingbirds are making their way back to Southern California in preparation for breeding season in early Spring. …
Sunday is Saint Brigid’s Day, One Of The Four Traditional “Cross-Quarter” Days midway between the solstices and the equinoxes. It’s named after Brigantia, the Celtic female deity of light, because the sun is halfway along …
Gray Whale Migration Off San Diego County’s Coast peaks this month. The best view spots from land are high points close to the surf. Aside from the whale-watching overlook at Cabrillo National Monument, try Sunset …
Ornamental Pear Trees, one of the earliest-to-bloom trees in San Diego, are just beginning to bear their white flowers. The thousands of blossoms appear in sheets and clusters, looking rather like snow when viewed from …
We Are Off To One Of The Slowest Rainy Season Starts In San Diego’s History. After above-average rainfall seasons in 2023 and 2024, we’ve recorded less than an inch headed into 2025 with no chance …