Mary captured this photo of a Texas Brown Tarantula on her cell phone camera recently. It was evening and dark outside. The tarantula was on the rock step at the the entrance to our kitchen. It’s not the best photograph, … Continue reading →
Part of the restoration work we’ve done on our property involves removing Ashe Junipers. We leave the cut junipers which provide habitat for birds and other wildlife. We’re also interested in providing supplemental water for wildlife. We have a wet-weather … Continue reading →
No, not that kind of grass! I’m talking about native grasses. Around here, they’re our favorite kind, for several reasons. First, they’re well-adapted. They evolved here and are adapted to the soil types, rainfall, temperatures, diseases, herbivores, competitors, and periodic … Continue reading →
We held the Naturescapes Reception and Awards Ceremony on September 11th. It was a great event and I had several people tell me how nice the exhibition was. It was a pleasure working with the juror, Adolfo Isassi, and all … Continue reading →
Wafer Ash (Ptelea Trifoliata) is a small native shrub or tree. It grows about 12 to 36 feet tall, although the only ones I’ve seen on our property are on the short end of this range. The flowers are small … Continue reading →