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California Brickelbush (Brickellia californica) is a native shrub and may be one of the best and sweetest smelling plants. From a great distance, you will be drawn by the irresistible, powerful perfume. The wonderful fragrance lasts for almost two weeks and it’s one of those mysterious plant scents that can be smelled only at a distance.
Lake Fulmor is a natural mirror on this early fall day.
The Idyllwild Contemporary Book Club discusses “Orfeo” by Richard Powers at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at a location to be announced. For details, call Gina Genis at 951-659-6256 … The Idyllwild Garden Club’s bulb sale on the weekend of the 11th was canceled due to a miss-delivery of 75 percent of the ordered bulbs….
Festive giant candy canes create a meandering snowy path for Christmas shoppers in Idyllwild …