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math, nature and art
* math * The internet is full of surprises. A few years ago I happened to find a research paper that my late father authored in the mid 1960s. It was a time in his life when he was very excited about...
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seascape
nature inspires us at every turn. with color, sounds, textures, fragrances. heart shaped brain coral this lovely piece looks like it is stitched of delicate white lace. small conch the curvilinear...
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things I love – friends of the garden
I may have mentioned that my favorite landscape professional, Ed Hilla of Native Texas Wildscapes, came out for a little visit last week. Seems as though we need to take care of a bit of arbor...
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second season of monarchs
apparently, monarch butterflies reproduce both in the spring and fall. This past spring we excitedly watched a few butterflies transform into adults. Then a month or two later, we decided to build a...
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birth of a butterfly
we’ve read that the monarch butterflies born this time of year will probably migrate to California, hibernate there for the winter, and awaken to lay their eggs in the spring before they die....
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audubon society meeting
backyard critters remain active all year, as long as food is plentiful. The seeds, nuts, suet and dried worms in the feeders appeal to wide variety of our fellow audubon society members. . . in...
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all things green
Valentine’s day is an important date for Houston gardeners – all of our pruning should be complete by February 14th because new growth is sure to begin in earnest with the warm sun and gentle rains....
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woodland chandelier wreath
I mentioned to someone that I started Christmas tree decorating on Hallowe’en. He gave me that omg-you’re-a-crazy-lady look. well maybe so . . . but in just another week, Cristy and I are inviting a...
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{best of 2013} garden variety
While the landscape will always be a work in progress, it helps to focus on past performance as we formulate bold plans for the coming year. Let’s acknowledge plantings that performed well in 2013 and...
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birds and bees
a constant stream of customers to the bird feeders, squirrel feeders and flowerpots, getting ready for babies . . . . (pictured: northern cardinal, brown headed cowbird, blue jay, mourning doves,...
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blooming this week
Last fall a friend gave us this tiny rose plant that probably came from the grocery store floral section. I wasn’t sure how sturdy the plant would be, but it survived the winter and has now more than...
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bee keeping
All gardeners are bee keepers of sorts. We love pollinating insects. Even though honey bees can always be seen buzzing among the flowers, they don’t have a hive nearby. But happily, solitary bees...
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tufted titmouse
I can identify a handful of birds by sight and sound. The varieties I have seen all my life. But some common birds are small and rather quick for a casual observer such as myself. Thank goodness for...
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greeting the morning
some birds are early risers and call out to their friends. It’s a peaceful way to wake up. Even though the light was dim, I love this picture because this northern cardinal looks wonderful with his...
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three of a kind
mourning doves always like company. They are forever trying to see how many birds will fit into a single bird feeder. I think the record to date is 11. Very impressive. . I liked this particular...
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blooming this week
. new bloomers this week, from upper left – geranium, ligustrum, red ruellia, coreopsis. The Yaupon holly tree blooms are just starting to open and honey bees are beginning to cluster around already...
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blooming this week
Our landscape designer visited this week and brought along a variety of coneflower that I don’t believe I’ve ever seen – a prairie coneflower. So I’m looking forward to seeing those blooms. In the...
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blooming this week
. blooming this week: zinnias, scarlet bouvardia, peachie’s pick stokesia
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