Post oaks (Quercus stellata) are deciduous and completely lose their leafs in the fall. Two weeks ago, the post oaks were still bare. You could see little leaf buds forming, but there was no green. Now they’ve turning green and … Continue reading →
Not a ladybug, but the Bug Lady. I got to meet her. The speaker at last month’s Hays County Master Naturalist chapter meeting was Valerie Bugh. She is a local naturalist, specializing in the arthropods of the Austin area, with … Continue reading →
You might not think of oak trees having flowers, but they do, although they are not at all showy. Many of them are in bloom right now and I took a few minutes this afternoon to capture some of them. … Continue reading →
The Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) is a beautiful small native tree. I’m sure you’ve seen them and right now they are in full bloom and can’t be missed. They are a favorite of landscapers and a great choice … Continue reading →