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A New Tree Added, On Arbor Day
There are two oak trees in the front yard planted by the builder. Presumably eventually they will be big enough to shade the front yard, but they are growing very slowly and that time seems a long way off. In the meantime, I am using the sunny front yard as an annual wildflower meadow (currently Continue reading
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Collecting Salvia Babies
I planted two Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) in front of the house this spring. Salvias are some of the easiest plants to grow and pollinators love them. Their season is long, and even through this summer’s drought, they thrived and even self-seeded. Here’s one of the plants with a few tiny babies to the right. Continue reading
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I Dig Ugly Holes Now
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I’m a bit of a perfectionist. So when I first arrived here, I found it satisfying to dig neat round holes for my new plants. Then I began to learn more about the soil here and how roots can behave (from my own observations and the teachings of Continue reading
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Correcting My Huisache Error
In the spring I planted a Huisache tree, because this native plant is resilient and drought-tolerant. I later discovered that Huisache has some significant disadvantages and I regretted that choice. (Not all native plants are ideal for all situations.) So then I condemned the tree to be removed when I had something more polite with 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 