Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, one of Southern California’s most popular spots for wildflower blooms, received only a third of an inch of rain on Feb. 13, after the longest dry spell – 334 days – ...

A morning of heavy rain brought out the Sugar Ants. Not insects, but flowering trees that grow in the wetlands area near our house. I smelled the perfume of the flowers and went out behind the house ...

This year’s wildflower bloom is looking like it’ll be not-so-super. For the past few years, vibrant, colorful superblooms have blanketed valleys, rolling hills and desert areas across Southern ...

We have heard the saying: 'April showers brings May flowers.' This proverb leaves out the critical role of lightning.