Last week my husband and I went plant shopping - bought some azaleas to fill some holes in our flower beds, and dozens of zinnias, salvias and dusty miller. Our older azaleas are in full bloom, the bridal wreath spirea are blooming (I watched those go from no leaves at all to buds to leaves opening in one day), and the new plants are blooming and attracting butterflies already.

Next week I hope that the stores will have pentas - they didn't last week - and we will pick up some more annuals to plant and fill in holes.

The birds are mobbing the feeders, stocking up for their trip back north or getting ready for the breeding season.

It's lovely out!

I learned my lesson the hard way last year. Was about to fill my freezer with venison before I discovered Liquid Fence. Lol.

And although I didn't look up the zinnias and dusty miller ahead of time, they won't it them from all reports.

I love pansies for winter color but the deer think they are wonderful appetizers so I can't have them. I have a lot of narcissus and irises - deer won't eat them!

Alas, not everyone is as lucky as you...

How about posting a photo?

Here's the link showing you how, if you don't already know: http://www.democraticunderground.com/103623797

I need to get out and take some pics. This weekend the azaleas should be in full bloom.

It's wonderful getting outside, getting fresh air and sunshine!

and I looked it up. It's a real thing. It's the opposite of what people get in the winter.

And it's only March. SoCal is hot and sunny year round now.

It's been in the 50's most of the time, with a few good days this week and last, but it is supposed to SNOW on Sunday.

I hate winter so, so much.

This is Morel season.
I live from one morel season to the next