desert willow
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A Defined Circle For The Desert Willow Tree
The Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) tree here was planted in the spring in an area that was bare earth. I knew that I wasn’t planning to develop that area until fall, so in the meantime I have just been keeping it largely clear of weeds. However, fall is here and there will soon be soil Continue reading
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I Left The Garden For Five Days. What Did It Do?
I went out of town for five days. Of course I wanted to see what the garden had done while I was away, so a tour was in order as soon as I returned. Most of what I noticed was a consequence of a soaking rain on the first day, and the start of consistently Continue reading
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Eastern Ringtail Dragonfly
This lovely Eastern Ringtail dragonfly (Erpetogomphus designatus), probably female, was resting on the Desert Willow tree. This is the same photo, one a crop of the other. Continue reading
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A Weary Clouded Skipper
This rather battered Clouded Skipper butterfly was resting on my Desert Willow tree in the morning sun. I didn’t see it feeding, although apparently its favorite flower colors are pink, purple, and white. The open blooms on this tree are a dark pink. Continue reading
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Hummingbird!
It is absolutely my goal to have Hummingbirds visit this garden without enticing them with feeders. I thought I’d have to wait a year or two for that, but I was delightfully astonished this week to see a Hummingbird feed at my Desert Willow tree for a minute or so. The photos aren’t great, but Continue reading
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So Many Stones
The builder here used an abundance of stones to fill the lots in our development, so as I work in the garden, I have collected many that were in the way. I don’t want to waste them, so here’s where I’ve put them to work. Border Wall. Because of the quirky alignment of lots around Continue reading
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Desert Willow Tree
Chilopsis linearis Height in July 2023: 6ft Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center database entry There are only a handful of plants that I have installed here so far and I shouldn’t have a favorite, but I do have a soft spot for this particular tree. I knew early on that I wanted a Desert Willow Continue reading
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Bug Love
I used to resent gardening. It was a chore that came with owning a house that had a yard and I felt that there were expectations. The lawn was supposed to stay green, even if that required expensive and/or time-consuming watering. The plants were supposed to stay pretty and not chewed by insects. If anything 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 