smallflower desert-chicory
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Three Visitors On One Flower
As I wander around, or sit in, my little developing nature garden, I get to watch abundant life. I can’t always identify or photograph what I see, so the things I share here represent just a small portion of my enjoyment. On this occasion, I happened to spot three separate visitors on one Smallflower Desert-Chicory… Continue reading
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Wildflowers In The Front Lawn Area
Last fall I spread three kinds of wildflower seeds in the center part of the front lawn: Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Indian Blanket aka Firewheel (Gaillardia pulchella), and Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata). In addition, apart from thistles and burclovers (which I pull out and discard), I am allowing volunteer plants to stay, and I’m only trimming around the… Continue reading
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Volunteer: Smallflower Desert-Chicory
At first I thought this Smallflower Desert-Chicory (Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus) was a dandelion. Given that its other common names include Texas Dandelion and False Dandelion, my confusion is perhaps understandable. It seems to be quite abundant here, but if it’s not in the way, I’ll let it stay. 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.