invasive species
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Burclovers
Black Medick (Medicago lupulina) is an invasive weed, although it can improve soil quality because of its nitrogen fixing properties, and most livestock will eat it. Plants of the genus Medicago are otherwise known as burclovers because they are related to other clovers and their seeds are highly barbed. Surely everyone at some point has collected Continue reading
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To Pull Or Not To Pull
As new plants start to grow here for the spring season, I need to identify them as soon as possible so that I can decide what to do with them. Plants will generally fall into one of three categories: The main thing to determine for a volunteer plant is how invasive or aggressive it is. Continue reading
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If A Piece Of Wood Calls To You In The Forest, Should You Take It Home?
First, let me say that I had permission to do all of this! I regularly volunteer in Seguin’s Park West to help maintain their pollinator garden and forest areas. The forest at Park West has some lovely old oaks (some probably older than 100 years), and other native trees and plants. However, it is also 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 