~Photos in the Garden Before the Storm~

We heard this week will be getting a big storm in San Diego.

It's supposed to last 4 days which for us, is well needed rain.

I went outside to check out all 

the beautiful flowers in bloom in the garden. 

I wanted to share with you some photos.

This pretty blue star flower is a ground cover.

It's called

Ipheion Uniflorum-Wisley Blue.

I love how it pops up everywhere.

Some cabbages that need to be planted in the ground.

I can never have enough strawberry plants.

This purple flower is growing near our potting area.

It's called 

Petrea Volubilis.

It's commonly called Sandpaper Vine or Queen's Wreath.

~A Dwarf Magnolia~

 ~Apple Espalier~

So many shades of pink on the apple buds.

Stan planted Freesia bulbs everywhere.

The garden smells so good!

I have to pick some sweet peas today.

Our first peony is just starting to flower.

Can't wait!

So many flowers starting to bloom everyday. 

I love this time of year.

I decided to come inside and start dinner.

I couldn't resist these beautiful cauliflower at Sprouts yesterday.

I was watching the Food Network and 

Ina Garten was making:

Make-Ahead Cauliflower Gratin.

It sounded perfect.

If your having a dinner party you can make it in advance.

We ended up grilling chicken breast too!

The meal was delicious.

I also made a new bread recipe from Martha Stewart.

~Olive and Cheese Loaf~

It is a wonderful bread full of flavor.

It's always fun trying new recipes.