mistakes
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Trying Again With Chile Pequin
Early in my time here, in spring 2023, I planted a Chile Pequin (Capsicum annuum). This is a small drought-resistant shrub with spicy berries that birds like. However, this plant didn’t survive and I think that was somewhat my fault. At that time I was too inexperienced to realize that a new plant here does Continue reading
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“Green Mulch”
In my desire to create a little nature reserve in my urban lot, I could have spent a lot of money to get everything designed and installed in the first year. However, I prefer to take the longer strategy of doing things in stages, learning as I go. I think that when I look back Continue reading
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Planting A Huisache Tree May Have Been A Mistake
I chose to plant a Huisache tree here because is it a very hardy and drought-tolerant native, and a good host plant for birds and insects. However, after I arrived here, I encountered many gardeners and ranchers who do not like this tree AT ALL. Ranchers in particular consider it a weed because it spreads Continue reading
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Frogfuit Mistakes That I Have Made
I have written before about how easy Frogfruit is to grow and propagate (see previous post: Frogfruit). However, much of what I know now has come from making earlier mistakes. Like these… I moved to Seguin from Houston, where Frogfruit grew abundantly in my previous garden, both in beds and mixed in with the lawn. 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 