It ’s been awhile since we ’ve hear from Irvin and Pauline Faria out in Carmichael , California ! Irvin says,“We meet some wonderful news about “ Pauline ’s Garden ” . She was present a Certificate of Recognition by the California Garden Clubs , Inc. for an “ Outstanding Private Garden ” . We are front the 4th year of drought . As of April 1 , 2014 , the measured California statewide water system cognitive content of the snow battalion is at only 18 % of the historical average . This is the third driest minute in 119 years of record holding . water system managers are currently making science - based conclusion on efficient usage of water . For the moment , water use for home plate garden is restricted to two Day per week . In that regard , we are applying at least two to three inches of mulch throughout the garden in an travail to moderate dirt temperature extremes and slow evaporation . bound has arrive early with temperature in the high 80 ’s this week . The drought conditions have confused the normal bloom timing cycle for tree and plants . For the moment trees are our biggest business as their new foliation is start to show . “Always a gorgeous pleasance , Irvin and Pauline . Congrats on the much deserved accolades !
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Delicate spring snowflakes are the first flowers to bloom in spring. They self-seed and their delicate flowers and foliage disappears by late spring as bulbs go dormant.
Snowflakes up close show their beauty in motion
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