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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Category Archives: Seasons
Revisiting Monarchs
Revisiting Monarchs Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Seasons
Tagged butterflies, butterfly, mexico migration, migration, monarchs, vitex
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Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
Posted August 2011 I’ve got a few interesting blog posts I’m holding on the back burner for now, but I thought I’d keep them there until the heat wave subsides and instead write about something more timely. Actually, as hot … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons
Tagged caladiums, canas, crape myrtle, drought tolerant plant, dwarf mexican petunia, heat resistant plants, shasta daisy, tropicana cana, Turks Cap
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Collecting Seed
To easily find seeds on a plant, look to where its flowers were blooming. Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged collecting seed, how to find seeds on a plant, pods, seeds
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Poinsettias
When we see Poinsettias most of us naturally think of the Christmas holidays. A single potted Poinsettia has the ability to make any room festive – from a messy college dorm to an austere auto body reception area. Multiple pots … Continue reading
Posted in Houseplants, Plants, Seasons
Tagged Christmas plants, Christmas Tree Decor, coleus, Ficus, Gerbera Daisy, Poinsettias, red flowers
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Early March in North Texas – A Pictorial
March 6, 2020 My last blog post was so very long that this time I decided to give everyone a break and simply post a pictorial of some of the beautiful items in my yard that are showing promising signs … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Birds, Plants, Seasons
Tagged abelia, Azalea, bluebonnets, Bridal Wreath Spirea, Clematis, Ducks, Elm, Fringe Flower, Heuchera, Indian Hawthorne, japanese maple, Mallard, spring
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Overwintering Tropicals
You can successfully grow and maintain tropicals in temperate zones if you follow a few tips when overwintering them indoors. Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons, Weather
Tagged asparagus fern, Crown of Thorns, environmental leaf drop, lantana, lime tree, mealy bugs, overwatering, overwintering plants, overwintering tropicals, plant caddies, plants blooming indoors, plants in garage, plumeria, root rot, scale, sun room, sunshine, tecomaria, tips for protecting tender plants, wheeled plant caddies, winter blooms
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