After a rare snowfall on the Guadalupe River (latitude 29.86N, longitude 98.18W), here are several tree species in the snow. Sabal minor aka Dwarf palmetto; Taxodium distichum aka Bald cypress; and Ilex decidua aka Possumhaw holly. #trees 🌳

These fungi (Pluteus genus, I think) are growing from a red oak stump. #fungifriends 🍄

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You may spend lots of time removing Galium aparine from your landscaping. (Aka cleavers - the sticky plant that puts burs in your pets fur). Galium tea is a good source of vitamin C. In the same family as coffee, the leaves and seeds can be roasted to produce small amounts of caffeine.#GardeningFeed

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My friend, Krin, just published this short story on StorySanctum.org. If you enjoy this story, look around on StorySanctum and see what else they have to offer.
#books #writing

A beautiful moon halo tonight

Our two Red oaks always turn red a few weeks apart.

Our two Red oaks always turn red a few weeks apart.

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) and Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) in early December, near New Braunfels

The amazing regenerative power of grasslands. This area burned in a grass fire in Aug. 2022. The second photo was taken in April 2023.

Escarpment black cherry (Prunus serotina). Turning gold in autumn. Few of these trees remain in the hill country. Hwy 306 and FM 3424. This site is soon to be developed.

Flameleaf sumac (Rhus lanceolata). One of my favorite autumn trees. Just north of San Antonio