Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey


mexican buckeye

  • Baby Mexican Buckeye Trees

    Baby Mexican Buckeye Trees

    A couple of weeks ago I was gifted five Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) seeds. They quickly germinated (wrapped in damp paper) and went into pots on August 29, 2024. By one week later, on September 5, there were tiny shoots in four of the five pots, and they were quite a bit taller three days… Continue reading

  • Mexican Buckeye Propagation

    Mexican Buckeye Propagation

    At a recent seed/plant exchange hosted by Seguin nursery Green Jay Gardens, I acquired a small packet of Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) seeds. This is a lovely small native tree, and although I wasn’t looking for more trees to plant here, this is one for which I’d find space. My son (Dan Rossiter) has recently… 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.