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These butterflies, spotted Friday, were sipping nectar in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden's butterfly garden. 
The garden's tall butterfly bush (buddleia) is a favorite of hummingbirds as well as butterflies. 
Photos by Les Dublin.
the Magick <7, 8, 9> returning ...
this Goddess Moon ~Spirit~ manifesting ...
in each and every song-filled green Elf awakening,
sky 'n mountain Devas & Kachinas, their World-Dance sharing,
laughing wind & water Sprites, Fairies, Kami, wee heart's nature revealing ..
Gardeners are truly hardy souls.
Twenty four people braved Saturday morning's inclement weather to hear horticulturist Mike Inaba talk about oak tree care in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden. 
Attendees stayed dry in the garden's cozy gazebo.
Photos by Les Dublin.
We love our oaks but don't always know what they need. Learn everything you need to know about caring for the oak trees in your yard at this workshop with expert horticulturist Mike Inaba.
Find out about water-saving plants that can be used for landscaping beneath oaks, too. The workshop will take place in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden. Photo by Les Dublin.
Coyote bush (Baccharis) is an interesting heat and drought tolerant native plant with angular branches that blooms in summer. 
Coyote bush provides habitat for wildlife in the garden. There are two varieties of Coyote Bush in the City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden. Photo by Les Dublin.
This California native (Prunus ilicifolia) provides interest in the landscape with its glossy leaves, white flowers in the spring, and summer fruit. 
Catalina cherries are edible, and provide nourishment for wildlife. Photo by Les Dublin.