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Increasing Diversity In The Wildflower Meadow

The wildflower meadow in the front of the house has completed two seasons of growth. Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) and Firewheel aka Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) have done very well, with some spectacular displays in the spring. A few other wildflowers have grown too, but even though this is a small and limited area, I would Continue reading
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American Basketflower

American Basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus) is a seed that was included in a few of the wildflower mixes that I have used here. It is therefore no surprise to see it eventually appear, except that the several specimens that I have are not in the area where that seed was scattered! Nevertheless, I am glad for 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.
