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Monthly Archives: December 2013

Shelf Fungi

Mother Nature's Son Posted on December 29, 2013 by Art ArizpeJanuary 23, 2014

I noticed the large oak tree because of the shelf fungi along its trunk. The tree had died and fallen over a long time ago and the fungi had moved in. They are a type of bracket fungi and are important in … Continue reading →

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Oak Cross Section

Mother Nature's Son Posted on December 22, 2013 by Art ArizpeDecember 22, 2013

I spotted the broken oak branch lying in front of me. Not an uncommon sight on my hikes, but this branch was different. The break was fairly clean and flat, but I don’t think it had been cut. It looked … Continue reading →

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Winter Calm

Mother Nature's Son Posted on December 15, 2013 by Art ArizpeJanuary 4, 2014

I spent a recent morning outside and was reminded of the beauty of a winter calm. I find that each season has something to teach me and winter did its job well. I know it’s not officially winter yet and … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Called Frost Weed

Mother Nature's Son Posted on December 8, 2013 by Art ArizpeDecember 8, 2013

One of the native plants we have in abundance is frost weed (Verbesina virginica). It grows in the shade or understory of our wooded areas. In the fall, it has small white flowers and attracts butterflies. Frost weed doesn’t normally have … Continue reading →

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Late Fall Berries

Mother Nature's Son Posted on December 1, 2013 by Art ArizpeDecember 1, 2013

With only 3 weeks left in the fall, some plants are putting out berries! Today was simply beautiful and a typical central Texas fall day. A cool morning, in the 50s, turned into a nice afternoon, in the low 70s. … Continue reading →

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