Pacifica Gardens
As we continue to shelter in place and stay close to home, Dave and I have been taking walks around nearby neighborhoods, and enjoying great Pacifica gardens. Of course, we follow public health guidelines, keeping a safe distance, and wearing masks when we’re near other people, but these areas aren’t crowded, so it’s easy.
While walking, my eyes are always peeled for orchids. Many of our neighbors grow Cymbidiums outdoors, like those in the first photo. They usually bloom over winter and spring, and a few still sported fresh blossoms. Occasionally, we passed houses with more Cymbidiums than me.
Northern California coastal gardeners are spoiled with great plants. Our mild climate is subtropical. Exotic beauties from South Africa, Australia, the Andes, and the Mediterranean thrive here. Old standards like roses are popular, too.
South of San Francisco, Pacifica spreads over 6 miles (9.7 km) of the coast, with communities separated by hills and lots of green spaces. It’s a land of microclimates. Amazingly, these gardens about 1 mile (1.6 km) away are growing some plants that we can’t. They’re in valleys which offer a little protection from ocean winds. These neighborhoods have more tall trees and lush growth. Our part of town has shorter coastal scrub, but we’ve managed to create a vibrant garden of our own.
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