The calendar says autumn started almost three weeks ago. The central Texas landscape doesn’t know it though. I heard a local gardener say that we don’t get our autumn until December around here. I’d say that’s about right. I was in … Continue reading →
There’s nothing like a sunny winter day in Central Texas! The air can be cool and sometimes windy, but when it’s sunny it can be quite comfortable. Most winter days seem to be damp and overcast. I was treated to … Continue reading →
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 →