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Photo of Spring in Bloom

by admin on February 18, 2012

It’s officially Spring here in Sacramento. Perhaps not according to the calendar, but according to nature. It’s been 70 degrees and sunny, the honeybees are out, and my fruit trees are in full bloom. In case you live in a snowy faraway land, here’s a little bit of sunshine to perk up your day.

This happy honeybee is pollinating my pluot tree.

 

 

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