Oaks In Bloom
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 →
Texas Redbud
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 →
The Invaders
Mary and I attended a full-day class yesterday to become trained citizen scientists for the Texas Invasives program. Texas Invasives is a operated by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and supported by partners such as the Texas Parks and … Continue reading →
Leapin’ Lizards
The high temperature today was near 80. Just two weeks ago it was in the teens and snowing. I just love the Texas weather! There are signs of spring starting to show even though we’re still in February. The grass … Continue reading →
Crazy Like A Fox
Mary sent me these photos, taken with her cell phone last week, of a gray fox at her school. Keep in mind that her school is in the middle of Kyle, Texas. Kyle is not a big city, but it … Continue reading →