Balboa Park in Bloom: July

Why not tour the largest urban park in the United States without looking up from your phone? Balboa Park contains thousands of beautiful trees from around the world. Towering giants and quirky flora from Australia, South and Central America, South Africa, India, and China thrive in San Diego’s Mediterranean climate. The magnificent diversity is such … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: July →

The San Diego Symphony is Back!

Last night, the San Diego Symphony, led by conductor Rafael Payare, performed their inaugural concert at The Shell, a stunning new outdoor venue on San Diego's waterfront. Following opening remarks by Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer, the ensemble performed Mozart's Concerto in C Major for Flute and Harp, Schubert's Unfinished Symphony in B Minor, and Romero's … Continue reading The San Diego Symphony is Back! →

Balboa Park in Bloom: June

Take a break from Netflix and enjoy a look at Balboa Park’s flowering trees. You’ll learn a few fun facts about each and get a couple surprises along the way. The Balboa Park trees in bloom during June are: Tipuana TipuGold MedallionBeestillMexican Palo VerdeMarkhamiaAustralian WillowCrepe MyrtleCockspur CoralJacarandaMagnoliaSweetshadeAustralian Flame Tree ** Tipuana Tipu https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/tipuana-tipu Location(s) in … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: June →

Balboa Park in Bloom: May

How would you like to tour a magnificent urban forest without looking up from your phone? Balboa Park contains thousands of beautiful trees from around the world. Towering giants and quirky flora from Australia, South and Central America, South Africa, India, and China thrive in San Diego’s Mediterranean climate. Join me in a look at … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: May →

Balboa Park in Bloom: April

Balboa Park in Bloom: March

Balboa Park in Bloom: February

Balboa Park in Bloom: January

Balboa Park in Bloom: The Best of 2020

During the holidays, some people like to reflect on the past year. "No, thank you. Please pass the booze." Okay, it was a challenging year, but surely we can set aside some time to apprec... "Seriously, where's that rum? This eggnog isn't gonna knock me out all by itself." ** As difficult as 2020 was … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: The Best of 2020 →

Balboa Park in Bloom: December, 2020

If you’re like many people these days, you’re wondering when you'll get back to your old social life and don't know when you'll travel next. And you still haven't made up for those travel plans you cancelled. Why not tour one of the most magnificent urban parks in the United States without looking up from … Continue reading Balboa Park in Bloom: December, 2020 →