Linda's Magic Workshop - Linda Britt Design

Typical landscape at 2500ft Joshua Tree National Monument We just returned from a trip to San Diego by way of Joshua Tree National Park.   Usually we stay in the lower campgrounds but it was hot and we drove to the campgrounds in the higher elevations.   Not many people were touring the park and a few of the campgrounds were closed.   Thirty miles separate the first and last camping sites; we were very happy when we found the higher campground open!   The rocks between the two areas are strikingly different as the pictures show.   Typical rock formations at higher altitude (approx 4000 ft) On our way out of the park we stopped at Cottonwood Springs.   It is a beautiful area with native Fan-Palms that keep the area cool where birds and bees gather.   There is a sandy wash, interesting desert plants and lots of rock! Fan-Tailed Palms at Cottonwood Spring Thank goodness we noticed another couple driving up as we were leaving because ou...

Fairy Dusters make me want to tell stories of nymphs and fairies, butterflies and hummingbirds, birthdays and parties.   These evergreen shrubs love sun and heat and are so easy to care for.   They bloom late winter to mid spring and sometimes longer.   The flowers are puff balls of pink or red that entice hummingbirds.   When the blooms fade and become seeds, many birds come to eat them and even open under ripe seeds.   Since it is my birthday, I get to weave a story of finding bushes in the desert in full bloom and just knowing that they were waiting for the night when millions of stars appear and invite all the desert folk including fairies and nymphs to celebrate my special day!   Can’t you just see that?