The Santa Monica Mountains come alive with colorful wildflower blooms in spring. A few years back, a devastating wildfire scorched the western area. The following year, with ample rain, nature responded with a prolific display of wildflowers. One of the first to appear after fire is broadleaf lupine, helping restore the soil by adding nitrogen. Hiking over a hill, I discovered this vast field of lush lupine. Sometimes beauty emerges from adversity.
