It’s interesting that the main source of color in the natural landscape right now are fungus and lichens. I don’t normally think of them as being colorful, but in the middle of winter, they do stand out. This orange mushroom … Continue reading →
Our native grasses, in addition to being well-adapted to our environment, are simply beautiful. Even in the dead of winter, they have plenty of beauty on display. It’s warm, about 70 degrees, and sunny today, but it’s the middle of … Continue reading →
The Cedar Fever season has started in Central Texas. The fever is a misnamed, because it’s actually an allergic reaction to the pollen released by Ashe Junipers (Juniperus ashei), but the name cedar fever has a nice sound to it and … Continue reading →
The mistletoe is very noticeable right now. Our cedar elms (Ulmus crassifolia) have lost all their leaves, so what remains green is the mistletoe. I think the mistletoe is in the live oaks (Quercus virginiana) too, but it’s much harder to see … Continue reading →