It rained a bit this weekend. We got 0.2 inches over Friday and Saturday. Not much, but very welcome. The warm weather we’ve been having has fooled some of the plants into thinking it’s spring. I understand their eagerness, but … Continue reading →
Soil erosion is a major problem. It’s estimated that it can take from 100 to 500 years to form an inch of topsoil. From Time World: It’s a strange notion, but some experts fear the world, at its current pace … Continue reading →
It’s early February in Central Texas. The middle of winter right? The high temperature yesterday was in the low 70s! I’m not complaining – just reporting. I took this photo of a Post Oak (Quercus stellata) near our house late … Continue reading →
We took our dogs for a hike this morning. It was cool and a bit foggy. Very soon after walking through our rear gate, I spotted this small spider web. Even though only about two inches long, it was easy … Continue reading →
I like that we’re always learning ways in which animals exhibit behavior that was once considered to be exclusively human. It reminds me that we are part of nature; closely related to and intricately linked to our fellow creatures. From … Continue reading →