A young rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) decided to hang out just outside one of our back doors. We had a small brush pile on the deck, a result of recent planting bed clearing. When it came time to move the brush pile, we … Continue reading →
I heard thunder earlier this afternoon so I grabbed my camera and went to the backyard. We have two Texas Sages (Leucophyllum frutescens) near our gate and I wanted to capture their blooms before the rain started. Earlier in the … Continue reading →
Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) are the official Texas State Flower. They are in bloom right now and last fall’s rains were perfectly timed for a good display this spring. I admit, though, that maybe I’ve overdone it with all these bluebonnet … Continue reading →
The Texas Sages (Leucophyllum frutescens) were in bloom last fall. We have a few in our home landscape and they are a native plant. Although they’re called sages, they are not a true sage, which are plants in the genus Salvia. … Continue reading →
I think the Mexican Plums (Prunus mexicana) are confused. They’re not the only ones, either! Many plants thought we were being treated to an early Spring. Our normal, but erratic, Central Texas weather has a habit of tricking the plants into thinking … Continue reading →