Where to find a hidden field of poppies in L.A. County
Nature enthusiasts walked among colorful native flowers growing wild at Elizabeth Lake and Munz Ranch roads. (Raul Roa / Los Angeles Times) For me, springtime…
Wildflower season has arrived in Southern California
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Newsletter You're reading the Essential California…
When will wildflowers bloom? Usually March, but 2025 has a hitch
Welcome to March, when Southern Californians start gearing up for colorful wildflower displays blanketing our deserts and hills. Except not this year. Native flower experts…
Here are the perfect California plants and flowers to enjoy in 2025
Clearly, there’s no shortage of flowers in Southern California. As I write this near the end of 2024, roses, iris and California fuchsia are still…
12 amazing L.A. hikes, one for every month of the year
In Los Angeles, every season is hiking season. This helpful guide lays out where to go this year to get away from the hustle and…
See a spring superbloom at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles residents hoping to see a superbloom this spring don’t need to go far — a field of wildflowers has sprung up between the…
Anza Borrego: How to see the wildflowers and bighorn sheep
Don’t hold off until summer: March and April are two of the best months for weekend road trips because the wildflowers begin to grow after…