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Southland Flora
Photos (C) 2002-5 Nicholas Ashbaugh, all rights reserved
Southern California is a gardener's dream. With a year-round growing season, just about any plant thrives here. This series highlights the subtle beauty we walk past every day (and usually take for granted).
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