Waiting for wildflowers

Right now, it’s the middle of winter and most of the trees and plants in the Hot Springs Valley are in their dormant season. But before long, we hope that wildflowers will again be bursting through the old grass from last year. So far, our area has gotten well below average rainfall, so we are hoping that we will get a few long soaking rains soon.

My favorite wild flowers are the California poppies. They come in many fire-colored shades. But most of the ones on our ranch are a bright orange-yellow. It’s a special treat for our cows, too. They love munching on the tender plants.

What’s your favorite wildflower?