Driving along one of the local back roads, I was treated to another autumn view. This time it was a fairly large, pretty, grove of beautiful, tall cedar elms (Ulmus crassifolia). Cedar elms grow straight and tall. These were about 30 … Continue reading →
Central Texas isn’t known for its autumn colors, but they are out there. Against the green background of the live oaks and the ashe junipers, the few colorful plants can really stand out. Driving along a back road today, I … Continue reading →
The last couple of days have brought some welcome autumn rain. It hasn’t been very heavy, but it’s been steady. The skies are overcast, which means beautiful soft light for photography. I grabbed my camera and headed out. These photos … Continue reading →
The Cedar Elms (Ulmus crassifolia) are pushing out leaf buds right now, in yet another sign of spring. Of course, as I write this, the temperature is supposed to drop to 27 tonight, so winter has not completely loosened its grip. … 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 →