For this weeks Show Us Your California contest by @socalsteemit I share some of the amazing nature in...

My Blooming Garden!!

This week I'm taking a break from sharing my mountain adventures to share with you one of my other passions... my gardens! I am lucky to live on a rather large (four acre) property, and much of it is covered with plants and trees. So much so that people often refer to my front yard as "the jungle". Now let me tell you, it can be A LOT of work to maintain, I always have a long list of garden jobs, but for me it's totally worth it. Not only do I get rewarded with delicious fruits and veggies and beautiful flowers, but being in and working on my jungle brings me a lot of peace and fulfillment. Whether I'm out traveling through the mountains or at home in the jungle, there is something about me that truly craves to be surrounded with nature!

Blooming Silver Jade

Blooming Bougainvillea

Blooming Hibiscus

Another blooming Hibiscus

Blooming Aloe

Medusa hides among the ferns

Ripening Loquats

Ripening Avocado

Ripening Guavas

Oranges and Orange blossoms

Blooming Mammillaria

Blooming Prickly Pear cactus

Blooming Wood Sorrell

Ripening Grapefruits

Blooming Birds of Paradise

Blooming Onion flower

Blooming Aloe

Palm trees and Oleander flowers

Until next time...

I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into

My California!!

all photos by @derekrichardson

https://www.californiamountainadventure.com

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