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 →
I spent a recent morning outside and was reminded of the beauty of a winter calm. I find that each season has something to teach me and winter did its job well. I know it’s not officially winter yet and … Continue reading →
It’s early February in Central Texas. The middle of winter right? The high temperature yesterday was in the low 70s! I’m not complaining – just reporting. I took this photo of a Post Oak (Quercus stellata) near our house late … Continue reading →
The central Texas autumns are not known for their color, but the colors are out there. While not overwhelming, there are splashes of yellows, reds, and oranges. These photos were taken about a week ago in the woods behind our … Continue reading →
Post oaks (Quercus stellata) are deciduous and completely lose their leafs in the fall. Two weeks ago, the post oaks were still bare. You could see little leaf buds forming, but there was no green. Now they’ve turning green and … Continue reading →