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Updates To The Milkweed Area
When I started constructing this wildlife-friendly garden in 2023, I knew that native milkweed plants would eventually be included (to provide a place for Monarch butterflies to breed). However, I had more pressing priorities to deal with first and I didn’t start adding milkweeds until last year. On the subject of Monarchs, you don’t necessarily… Continue reading
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Finally We Got Rain
After weeks of drought and high temperatures, we finally got 1.54 inches of rain over two days (October 24-25, 2025). And instead of temperatures high/low of 90s/70s F, we are now expecting a more normal 70s/50s to arrive in a day or two. (Although, as I write this on the afternoon of October 27, the… Continue reading
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Things I Learned After Heavy Rain
Some basic things about this lot that I cannot change: Looking out towards the back yard, the property to our right (north) is a few inches higher in elevation, and the property to our left (south) is a few inches lower. The overall flow of water in heavy rain moves from right to left. Fencing… 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
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.
