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Texas Mountain Laurel Seed Pods
Texas Mountain Laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum) was the first tree that I planted here, in spring 2023. This year it was finally established enough to bloom. This first bloom cycle gives me a chance to observe that process. At the end of February the tree was covered with fragrant colorful flowers. Those blooms were popular with… Continue reading
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Eagerly Waiting For The Texas Mountain Laurel To Bloom
My Texas Mountain Laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum) was planted almost three years ago. It looks as if this spring it will bloom for the first time, judging by the many buds that are swelling and showing hints of purple. This tree is near the rain gauge that I read at 7am each morning, so of course… Continue reading
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Yellow Yucca Bloom Spike
From the date I first noticed the bloom spike on my new Yellow Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora), March 15th, to the date when I saw flowers on the spike begin to open, April 7th, was 23 days. In that time it grew to a height of 38 inches, so an average of 1.7 inches a day.… Continue reading
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Yellow Yucca Bloom Spike
In 2023 I planted some Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora). One of the clumps that I planted produced a bloom spike the following year, which was sooner than I expected. I thought it would take longer to establish. Watching that bloom spike grow last year was impressive — it grew 55 inches in just 27 days… 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.
Rewilding My Lot 