camellias in the rain

... from our back steps this morning.  The camellias are in particularly fine bloom; but more exciting still is the fact that it's been raining hard - not crazy, is-the-hill-going-to-crumble-away rain, but a good soaking.  Last night, just before dark (i.e. when the birds weren't looking), I went and strewed handfuls of California poppy seed and wildflower seed everywhere, in the hope that at least some of it will germinate and flourish - we're due to get more rain next week, so the conditions should be propitious ...