Strathroy CA

Things are already drying up at the Strathroy CA. Little intermittent creeks are completely dry. A channel shaped depression, sandy bottom and many muddy chimneys are the signs that water once flowed. This leads me to wonder how dry our summer will be. Some, are predicting an abnormally dry year, with little precipitation.  Nonetheless, the vibrant green of the emerging plants show no indication of lack of water, yet.

No wonder this skunk cabbage evolved distinctively smelly leaves.  It looks so fresh and tasty,  if I didn't know better, I would be tempted to add some to my salad.

Forsythia in brilliant yellow bloom.

Miniature maple keys.

More willow catkins

Newly burst tulip tree buds