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 →
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 →
There’s a cold front coming in tonight, so I decided to hike while it’s still a bit warm. I noticed this beautiful bit of bark on a Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana). I’ve posted about Texas Persimmon before, but didn’t have a … Continue reading →
Central Texas is not famous for its fall colors. Nonetheless, I went on a hike today to see what I could see. My search was rewarded with a few splashes of color. I prefer to think that our land isn’t … Continue reading →
I got to spend almost four hours yesterday in the afternoon working at the Onion Creek Water Quality Protection Lands in Hays County. The day started a bit cold with lows in the thirties, but by 1 pm it had … Continue reading →