Spring has Sprung on the Mendocino Coast

 Here we are, in a contemplative mood because of spring's arrival.

Thanks to our continuing warm. balmy weather, spring has come early to our blessed section of the Mendocino Coast.

Wildflowers are one of the great attractions here on the temperate coast.

Because our soil is so lush and our rainfall is generous, we enjoy a colorful display such as you won't find in other parts of California -- or even the world.

Here's a snazzy specimen from our fabulous Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

Dylan and the Ice Cream Cone

We've said it before and we'll say it again -- our favorite thing about the Gardens is that they are dog-friendly, like us.

Come warmer weather, Cowlick's Ice Cream cafe will be serving dogs (and people) scoops of handmade frozen deliciousness, right in the gardens.

We can't wait.

If there's anything we like better than wildflowers, ocean views, and dogs, it's fresh-made ice cream from honest Mendocino cows.