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Mexican Olive And Some Of Its Occupants

My Mexican Olive (Cordia boissieri) tree has frozen back severely in its two winters here. This year I thought I had lost it completely, but it has made a remarkable recovery and produced over six feet of growth from the ground in only five months (I finally saw new shoots in April 2025). This tree Continue reading
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“Tandem” Flies

I am in my garden multiple times every day, often not to work, but simply to watch. There is always something going on! On this occasion I spotted a pair of mating flies, species unknown, in my Desert Willow tree. 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.
