January is right smack in the middle of our rainy season and the world once again begins to put on its newest green robe. Here on the central coast our winter temperatures are mild, on average ranging from the mid 40’s to mid to the mid 50’s. The short days, cool nights and moisture stimulate grasses and some of the grass-like plants to begin a new cycle of vegetative growth. While hiking in the hills we begin to notice the green blush of new blades of grass. On open hillsides, in coastal scrub, chaparral or forest clearings you may notice the new leaves of one of our most interesting common bulbs also beginning to appear. Similar to the grasses at first glance, these wild plants from the agave family are …
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