barbados cherry
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Barbados Cherry
Barbados Cherry (Malpighia glabra) is a small tree/shrub that produces tiny pink flowers and tart berries that birds like. It prefers part shade. I’ve planted one in the bed behind the house with other “shady” companions of Turk’s Cap, American Beautyberry, and Frogfruit. At the moment, this west-facing bed is shaded until just after noon,… Continue reading
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A Random Curious Thing
I recently bought myself a small UV flashlight to use on nature hikes in the dark. Scorpions are fairly common here, and they happen to fluoresce in UV light. My first sightings were at Crescent Bend Nature Park in Schertz. I haven’t found a scorpion on our property yet, although neighbors have seen them. But… Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
