

Amaryllis a nice Idyllwild choice
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We have all admired the gorgeous blooms of the Amaryllis, especially at the winter holidays. Then, the blooms fade, the plant dies down, and because it is somewhat tropical and tender (can’t plant it outdoors and ever hope to see it next year up here in the mountains), many folks just give it “the toss” and buy another new one a few seasons later.Try planting a few of these Amarcrinum bulbs this coming spring and watch the show begin this summer. Crinodonna is an evergreen bulb that is the result of the intergeneric cross of Crinum moorei and Amaryllis belladonna. Photo courtesy of Harold Voorheis

Several vigilant readers have submitted photos of the local wildlife enjoying the transition from winter to spring …
This blue heron is having lunch in a Mountain Center backyard.
Town members joined with representatives from Mt. San Jacinto State Park, the U.S. Forest Service and the Idyllwild Fire Department in Remembering 9/11. Paul Reisman, superintendent of the state park, and Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz alternated presenting 9/11 information and statistics. The flag was borne and posted by all of the parks and fire…
Idyllwild School had an API of 908.
Festive giant candy canes create a meandering snowy path for Christmas shoppers in Idyllwild …
Fishing report from Tammy Toral, general manager of the Diamond Valley Marina, who said, “Lots of fish caught this past week!”