Crossvine, plum, and spiderwort at peak bloom
What’s making me happiest in my garden right now? It starts with ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine, plus spiderwort, Mexican plum, and more.… Read More
Texas flowering trees for bees
Purple flower clusters that put wisteria to shame dangle from Texas mountain laurel, and sweet white flowers of Mexican plum draw the bees.… Read More
Comings and goings in the spring garden
She ran a week late, but Spring finally made up her mind and sprung. Last week ornamental trees like Mexican plum flushed into flower. … Read More
Early spring blooms and Athena the owl at Wildflower Center
Late-admission hours to the Wildflower Center offer better light for photography, and you have a better chance of seeing wildlife.… Read More
Abuzz over gopher plant, plus new plants!
March 14, 2018 Honeybees are out in force, and gopher plant (Euphorbia rigida) is one of their early spring favorites. I’m abuzz over gopher plant’s chartreuse bracts and yellow flowers too — so sunny on these early spring days. Lemon-lime … Read More