tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post7556141222911843361..comments2023-10-12T05:54:33.192-07:00Comments on blackoaknaturalist: They're gone; they're still hereJoe Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13946836311156845945noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post-27918207444837833382012-06-18T18:07:19.905-07:002012-06-18T18:07:19.905-07:00The glum bay area couple were all smiles when we f...The glum bay area couple were all smiles when we found the California Lady's Slipper and Stream Orchids right where you said they would be on Caribou Rd. Thank you so much for your directions. We'll just have to try for the Mountain Lady's Slipper again next year. We had a wonderful long weekend with some great hikes. We both love your area.Nellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post-57478452064954328122012-06-17T21:33:46.379-07:002012-06-17T21:33:46.379-07:00That's an interesting observation - the miniat...That's an interesting observation - the miniatures. The closest thing to that I'm seeing in the forest around here is some Salsify blooming only 6" to a foot off the ground. They usually get at least 2-3 feet tall before blooming. Can't say I've seen smaller flowers, just fewer.Joe Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946836311156845945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post-3316064730975217092012-06-17T12:53:25.086-07:002012-06-17T12:53:25.086-07:00Seems like things are blooming much earlier this y...Seems like things are blooming much earlier this year. Found some Mountain Pride (Penstemon newberryi) blooming in April, but usually see it blooming in July. I wonder what this fall/winter will be like, and how the flowers will do next year.<br /><br />The other thing I've noticed is that all the native plants in my garden that I planted last year had large blooms last year, but are pygmy this year. Tiny bleeding hearts, tiny penstemon, tiny bush monkeyflower, tiny poppies, tiny columbines... my garden is a world of miniatures.Dalynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103401895073903045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post-33410917670579118892012-06-16T20:00:44.421-07:002012-06-16T20:00:44.421-07:00Good idea, but I think I'd be more inclined to...Good idea, but I think I'd be more inclined to reference CalFlora rather than re-post that info myself. Very hot and dry in these parts. All charts will have to be revised! :)Joe Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946836311156845945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323244081501902771.post-50952236425670778572012-06-16T18:01:22.471-07:002012-06-16T18:01:22.471-07:00Predicting bloom days is like forecasting weather,...Predicting bloom days is like forecasting weather, isn't it? I've had my eye on some lilies still in the green bud stage, but I know they still have to turn orange before opening their blossoms.<br /><br />Calflora has piecharts indicating bloom periods for each species, perhaps when you post a new flower you could just include a vague period of bloom time? As in, "Crimson Columbine, which typically blooms May-July..."Dalynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103401895073903045noreply@blogger.com