I think that cedar elms (Ulmus crassifolia) are the second most common tree on our property, behind live oaks. They are deciduous and grow fairly straight, commonly with a single trunk, to an average height of 40 to 50 feet. … Continue reading →
I’m always impressed by the tiny lace cacti (Echinocereus reichenbachii) that grow on our property. The Wildflower Center has a nice entry about them. When they are not in bloom they are hard to see because they don’t grow taller … Continue reading →
Even though we’re in a dry period right now there is quite a bit of moisture in the atmosphere. The problem is that it’s not falling to the ground! One of the characteristics of rain in this part of the … Continue reading →
I’ve been tracking the rainfall at our house for the last 5 years. I started collecting the data during the Master Naturalist class I took in order to obtain state certification in the program. The data collection is part of … Continue reading →
I spotted this grass snake in our driveway a couple of weeks ago. That’s where I see most of the snakes on our property and I’ve commented before on how I think this is a case of selection bias. I … Continue reading →