The 4th of July in the Shoe, 2024
The 4th of July dawned nice and hot. No surprise. Bill and I were up before dawn to load succulent dish gardens, pecans, and copies of my books to sell at the market during all the 4th activities. We were all set up with no problems and ready for visitors. Many food...
My Yucca Rostrata Finally Bloomed!
I told you about the two Yucca rostratas blooming I saw when I was driving to Marble Falls to give a presentation ("Yuccas and Surprises on the Trip to Marble Falls," June 22, 2023), I realized that I actually have a Yucca rostrata and didn't know it! I commented that...
Cylindropuntia Leptocaulis- a Christmas Cactus in the Cholla Family
I have talked about Cylindropuntia leptocaulis before, but this year mine is extra thick and loaded with its little yellow flowers, so I had to take more pictures to share in all its glory. I pruned it back in 2021, and it has come back nice and thick and really...
Three More Examples of Xeriscape
I told you about the xeriscaped yard on Memphis Avenue in Lubbock that I have always admired, "The Xeriscape on Memphis Avenue," May 19, 2024. I passed that house many times before finally stopping and visiting with Rhea Boepple about how cool her yard is. This time,...
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