Score One for the Plants
It didn’t look like much—just a spiny blob half covered in fallen leaves, but it made my heart leap with … Continue reading Score One for the Plants
Sometimes it’s just books
I just finished a virtual talk on Historical Uses of Texas Plants, and there’s not a great way to get … Continue reading Sometimes it’s just books
Green Ladies of the Fall
Silently they lurk, tucked into wild bouquets, awaiting the soft rustling of wings or the vibrations of tiny feet–and then … Continue reading Green Ladies of the Fall
Butterflies Are Always In Fashion
Both sides are his good side.
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Hot Sunday at the Farm
Sometimes it’s too hot to do much work at the farm by the time we can, so we do the … Continue reading Hot Sunday at the Farm
Sew It Yourself Mask Instructions
Sewing is part of my world. I’ve been sewing since before my feet could reach the floor when I sat … Continue reading Sew It Yourself Mask Instructions
Bug Tussle
There’s actually a town in Texas called Bug Tussle. I’ve been through it. I almost missed it because I blinked. … Continue reading Bug Tussle
One Square Inch #2
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A Sunflower By Any Other Latin Name Is Just As Cheerful
Most of us are familiar with the large and unruly Common Sunflower, Helianthus annuus, the huge one that seems to … Continue reading A Sunflower By Any Other Latin Name Is Just As Cheerful
One Bee, Two Bees, I See New Bees
I trotted out back to try out a new camera lens this evening because I thought I saw a Dragonfly … Continue reading One Bee, Two Bees, I See New Bees