broadpod whitlowgrass
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Wildflowers In The Front Lawn Area
Last fall I spread three kinds of wildflower seeds in the center part of the front lawn: Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Indian Blanket aka Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella), and Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata). In addition, apart from thistles and burclovers (which I pull out and discard), I am allowing volunteer plants to stay, and I’m only trimming around the Continue reading
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Volunteer: Broadpod Whitlowgrass
Broadpod Whitlowgrass (Tomostima platycarpa) is a volunteer here and will be invited to stay. It’s a member of the mustard family, native to Texas and a few other states. Most of the time, the scientific name for plants is the most reliable way to tell exactly what you’re dealing with. The same plant often has 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 