An image heavy collection about some common and not so common plants and how they interface with me.
Update: Growing papayas in Texas has ended in disaster. During the week of February 15th, we experienced a record cold snap along the upper coast. This week’s winter storm, by the numbers: Coldest recorded temperature this week: 13 degrees on Feb. 16 Longest stretch of freezing temperatures: 44 consecutive hours from 6:53 p.m. Sunday to […]
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Texas wildflowers are blooming this spring. After several wet seasons and a wet winter, West Central Texas is experiencing a bountiful spring eruption of color. A short trip to the western edge of the Edwards Plateau revealed some of nature’s beauty. Bluebonnets are a common Texas wildflower. Additionally they are the state flower of Texas.
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I took a slow drive down the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive after bagging Croton Peak, to grab a few shots of the Dorgan House. In addition I visited the tuff and lava formations near Castolon Peak. The area near Castolon Peak is delightful. The myriad of color and shapes are worthy of exploring. Especially interesting
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In Big Bend National Park, along the southwest slopes of Emory Peak, is a small grove of Texas quaking aspens. The southernmost stand in the United States. These trees are the last few remnants from ancient, wetter times thousands of years ago. You can find Texas quaking aspen trees in only a few places in
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Simple beauty, difficult to surpass…..an Indian Carnation blossom. The Indian carnation is a tropical plant native to the tropics of southeastern Asia and India. As such, this plant can only be grown successfully outdoors in the tropical areas of the United States. No problem here in Houston. It grows and flowers like a weed!
Petals on the Lost Mine Trail Big Bend National Park -Summer 2007. The slopes adjacent to Lost mine trail explode with wildflowers after spring rains. During a wet summer the hills are alive with hummingbirds feeding on the bounty of nectar produced.
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