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The rudbeckia are blooming like sunshine, but one had a surprise for me.
Every other flower is pure yellow… but this one?
Deep red brushed across its petals like fire in gold.
#gardenlife #surpriseblooms #rudbeckia #nativeplants #Zone8B
Every other flower is pure yellow… but this one?
Deep red brushed across its petals like fire in gold.
#gardenlife #surpriseblooms #rudbeckia #nativeplants #Zone8B
May 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The rudbeckia are blooming like sunshine, but one had a surprise for me.
Every other flower is pure yellow… but this one?
Deep red brushed across its petals like fire in gold.
#gardenlife #surpriseblooms #rudbeckia #nativeplants #Zone8B
Every other flower is pure yellow… but this one?
Deep red brushed across its petals like fire in gold.
#gardenlife #surpriseblooms #rudbeckia #nativeplants #Zone8B
A couple of zebra swallowtail butterflies stopped by the sage today.
May 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A couple of zebra swallowtail butterflies stopped by the sage today.
Little eastern bluebird taking a break in the garden. Right after this, he grabbed a blueberry and flew away.
#EasternBluebird #BackyardWildlife #GardenVisitors #BlueberryThief
#EasternBluebird #BackyardWildlife #GardenVisitors #BlueberryThief
May 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Little eastern bluebird taking a break in the garden. Right after this, he grabbed a blueberry and flew away.
#EasternBluebird #BackyardWildlife #GardenVisitors #BlueberryThief
#EasternBluebird #BackyardWildlife #GardenVisitors #BlueberryThief
First rudbeckia bloom of the year! Like summer is sending a little preview. Bright, bold, and totally worth the wait.
#Rudbeckia #FirstBloom #GardenJoy #SummerVibes #BackyardBliss #Zone8B
#Rudbeckia #FirstBloom #GardenJoy #SummerVibes #BackyardBliss #Zone8B
May 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
First rudbeckia bloom of the year! Like summer is sending a little preview. Bright, bold, and totally worth the wait.
#Rudbeckia #FirstBloom #GardenJoy #SummerVibes #BackyardBliss #Zone8B
#Rudbeckia #FirstBloom #GardenJoy #SummerVibes #BackyardBliss #Zone8B
A Carolina wren has made a nest in one of my flower pots in the carport. No pic of the nest, I don’t want to disturb the little family, but here’s a shot of the dad! He’s been busy bringing insects to mom.
#CarolinaWren #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments #BirdWatching #SpringSurprises
#CarolinaWren #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments #BirdWatching #SpringSurprises
May 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A Carolina wren has made a nest in one of my flower pots in the carport. No pic of the nest, I don’t want to disturb the little family, but here’s a shot of the dad! He’s been busy bringing insects to mom.
#CarolinaWren #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments #BirdWatching #SpringSurprises
#CarolinaWren #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments #BirdWatching #SpringSurprises
Random mushroom popped up in the middle of the rudbeckia bed this morning.
#GardenSurprise #BackyardBotany #Rudbeckia #WildGarden #NatureFinds #UnexpectedGuest #FungiFriend
#GardenSurprise #BackyardBotany #Rudbeckia #WildGarden #NatureFinds #UnexpectedGuest #FungiFriend
May 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Random mushroom popped up in the middle of the rudbeckia bed this morning.
#GardenSurprise #BackyardBotany #Rudbeckia #WildGarden #NatureFinds #UnexpectedGuest #FungiFriend
#GardenSurprise #BackyardBotany #Rudbeckia #WildGarden #NatureFinds #UnexpectedGuest #FungiFriend
Spotted a few duskywing butterflies flitting through the garden this afternoon.
#Duskywing #Butterflies #PollinatorGarden #BackyardWildlife #NatureMoments
#Duskywing #Butterflies #PollinatorGarden #BackyardWildlife #NatureMoments
May 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Spotted a few duskywing butterflies flitting through the garden this afternoon.
#Duskywing #Butterflies #PollinatorGarden #BackyardWildlife #NatureMoments
#Duskywing #Butterflies #PollinatorGarden #BackyardWildlife #NatureMoments
Spotted a green anole napping in the sage this afternoon. Blending in perfectly and soaking up the peace.
#GreenAnole #BackyardWildlife #GardenLife #TexasNature #SageSiesta
#GreenAnole #BackyardWildlife #GardenLife #TexasNature #SageSiesta
May 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Spotted a green anole napping in the sage this afternoon. Blending in perfectly and soaking up the peace.
#GreenAnole #BackyardWildlife #GardenLife #TexasNature #SageSiesta
#GreenAnole #BackyardWildlife #GardenLife #TexasNature #SageSiesta
While expanding the flower bed, I spotted the cutest smooth earth snake. We had a little stare-down for a few minutes, then I left the garden so he could get back to doing his thing. Love sharing space with nature.
#SmoothEarthSnake #GardenWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature #LetNatureBe
#SmoothEarthSnake #GardenWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature #LetNatureBe
May 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
While expanding the flower bed, I spotted the cutest smooth earth snake. We had a little stare-down for a few minutes, then I left the garden so he could get back to doing his thing. Love sharing space with nature.
#SmoothEarthSnake #GardenWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature #LetNatureBe
#SmoothEarthSnake #GardenWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature #LetNatureBe
Sad discovery in the garden today, a hammerhead worm.
He was swiftly dealt with: into a ziplock, salted, and off to the freezer. Sorry, invasive species, not today.
#HammerheadWorm #InvasiveSpecies #GardenLife #TexasGardening #NotInMyYard
He was swiftly dealt with: into a ziplock, salted, and off to the freezer. Sorry, invasive species, not today.
#HammerheadWorm #InvasiveSpecies #GardenLife #TexasGardening #NotInMyYard
May 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sad discovery in the garden today, a hammerhead worm.
He was swiftly dealt with: into a ziplock, salted, and off to the freezer. Sorry, invasive species, not today.
#HammerheadWorm #InvasiveSpecies #GardenLife #TexasGardening #NotInMyYard
He was swiftly dealt with: into a ziplock, salted, and off to the freezer. Sorry, invasive species, not today.
#HammerheadWorm #InvasiveSpecies #GardenLife #TexasGardening #NotInMyYard
More painted ladies showing love to the sage today l.
#PaintedLady #SageInBloom #ButterflyWatch #PollinatorParty #GardenMagic #TexasWildlife
#PaintedLady #SageInBloom #ButterflyWatch #PollinatorParty #GardenMagic #TexasWildlife
May 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
More painted ladies showing love to the sage today l.
#PaintedLady #SageInBloom #ButterflyWatch #PollinatorParty #GardenMagic #TexasWildlife
#PaintedLady #SageInBloom #ButterflyWatch #PollinatorParty #GardenMagic #TexasWildlife
Remnants of the sun glowing softly in the clouds as it sets. One of those quiet moments that makes you pause and just breathe.
#SunsetGlow #EveningSky #NatureMoments #CloudWatching #GoldenHour #TexasSky
#SunsetGlow #EveningSky #NatureMoments #CloudWatching #GoldenHour #TexasSky
May 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Remnants of the sun glowing softly in the clouds as it sets. One of those quiet moments that makes you pause and just breathe.
#SunsetGlow #EveningSky #NatureMoments #CloudWatching #GoldenHour #TexasSky
#SunsetGlow #EveningSky #NatureMoments #CloudWatching #GoldenHour #TexasSky
Fiery skippers all over the sage today. Fast, bright, and full of energy, these little pollinators never disappoint.
#FierySkipper #Sage #PollinatorWatch #ButterflySeason #BackyardWildlife #TexasGardens
#FierySkipper #Sage #PollinatorWatch #ButterflySeason #BackyardWildlife #TexasGardens
May 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Fiery skippers all over the sage today. Fast, bright, and full of energy, these little pollinators never disappoint.
#FierySkipper #Sage #PollinatorWatch #ButterflySeason #BackyardWildlife #TexasGardens
#FierySkipper #Sage #PollinatorWatch #ButterflySeason #BackyardWildlife #TexasGardens
Caught a common whitetail dragonfly taking a break in the yard today. Such a unique little visitor.
#CommonWhitetail #DragonflySeason #BackyardWildlife #PollinatorFriendly #TexasNature #GardenMoments #InsectWatching
#OrganicGarden
#CommonWhitetail #DragonflySeason #BackyardWildlife #PollinatorFriendly #TexasNature #GardenMoments #InsectWatching
#OrganicGarden
May 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Caught a common whitetail dragonfly taking a break in the yard today. Such a unique little visitor.
#CommonWhitetail #DragonflySeason #BackyardWildlife #PollinatorFriendly #TexasNature #GardenMoments #InsectWatching
#OrganicGarden
#CommonWhitetail #DragonflySeason #BackyardWildlife #PollinatorFriendly #TexasNature #GardenMoments #InsectWatching
#OrganicGarden
Painted lady perched on a blooming coreopsis.
#PaintedLady #Coreopsis #PollinatorParadise #ButterflyGarden #WildlifeInTheYard #NativePlants #TexasButterflies #GardenMagic
#PaintedLady #Coreopsis #PollinatorParadise #ButterflyGarden #WildlifeInTheYard #NativePlants #TexasButterflies #GardenMagic
May 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Painted lady perched on a blooming coreopsis.
#PaintedLady #Coreopsis #PollinatorParadise #ButterflyGarden #WildlifeInTheYard #NativePlants #TexasButterflies #GardenMagic
#PaintedLady #Coreopsis #PollinatorParadise #ButterflyGarden #WildlifeInTheYard #NativePlants #TexasButterflies #GardenMagic
Northern crescent butterfly soaking up the sun on a daisy today. Small moments like this make the garden feel magical.
#ButterflyWatching #PollinatorGarden #NorthernCrescent #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature
#ButterflyWatching #PollinatorGarden #NorthernCrescent #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature
May 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Northern crescent butterfly soaking up the sun on a daisy today. Small moments like this make the garden feel magical.
#ButterflyWatching #PollinatorGarden #NorthernCrescent #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature
#ButterflyWatching #PollinatorGarden #NorthernCrescent #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature
Green dragonfly catching rays by the carport. These little champs can eat up to 100 mosquitoes a day.
#Dragonfly #OrganicGarden #NaturalPestControl #GardenVisitor #Zone8B
#Dragonfly #OrganicGarden #NaturalPestControl #GardenVisitor #Zone8B
May 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Green dragonfly catching rays by the carport. These little champs can eat up to 100 mosquitoes a day.
#Dragonfly #OrganicGarden #NaturalPestControl #GardenVisitor #Zone8B
#Dragonfly #OrganicGarden #NaturalPestControl #GardenVisitor #Zone8B
Added a new beauty to the plant collection today- a polka dot cane leaf begonia! Couldn’t resist those spotted leaves and bold vibes.
#PlantAddict #BegoniaLove #NewPlantBaby #HouseplantJoy
#PlantAddict #BegoniaLove #NewPlantBaby #HouseplantJoy
May 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Added a new beauty to the plant collection today- a polka dot cane leaf begonia! Couldn’t resist those spotted leaves and bold vibes.
#PlantAddict #BegoniaLove #NewPlantBaby #HouseplantJoy
#PlantAddict #BegoniaLove #NewPlantBaby #HouseplantJoy
Mick and I made our weekly garden center run. Picked up some herbs, veggie starts, and a new houseplant (because of course). Now she’s inspecting our haul like the plant boss she is.
#MickMarsTheBeardie
#GardenCenterRun #PlantHaul #HerbsAndVeggies #HouseplantAddict
#MickMarsTheBeardie
#GardenCenterRun #PlantHaul #HerbsAndVeggies #HouseplantAddict
May 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Mick and I made our weekly garden center run. Picked up some herbs, veggie starts, and a new houseplant (because of course). Now she’s inspecting our haul like the plant boss she is.
#MickMarsTheBeardie
#GardenCenterRun #PlantHaul #HerbsAndVeggies #HouseplantAddict
#MickMarsTheBeardie
#GardenCenterRun #PlantHaul #HerbsAndVeggies #HouseplantAddict
At the park for my son and his date for prom photos. Time moves fast. One day you're teaching them to tie their shoes, the next you're straightening their tie.
#TimeFlies #NextGeneration #HopeAndLegacy #MakeItCount
#TimeFlies #NextGeneration #HopeAndLegacy #MakeItCount
May 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At the park for my son and his date for prom photos. Time moves fast. One day you're teaching them to tie their shoes, the next you're straightening their tie.
#TimeFlies #NextGeneration #HopeAndLegacy #MakeItCount
#TimeFlies #NextGeneration #HopeAndLegacy #MakeItCount
Spotted some mushrooms growing on a fallen tree branch.
Nature doing its quiet, magical work of turning decay into life.
#ForestFinds #MushroomMagic #NatureIsMetal #DecayAndRenewal
Nature doing its quiet, magical work of turning decay into life.
#ForestFinds #MushroomMagic #NatureIsMetal #DecayAndRenewal
May 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Spotted some mushrooms growing on a fallen tree branch.
Nature doing its quiet, magical work of turning decay into life.
#ForestFinds #MushroomMagic #NatureIsMetal #DecayAndRenewal
Nature doing its quiet, magical work of turning decay into life.
#ForestFinds #MushroomMagic #NatureIsMetal #DecayAndRenewal
Stuck in construction, but took a moment to admire the view.
Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need.
\#RoadsideViews #UnexpectedPeace #SlowDownMoments ##MobilePhotography
Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need.
\#RoadsideViews #UnexpectedPeace #SlowDownMoments ##MobilePhotography
May 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Stuck in construction, but took a moment to admire the view.
Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need.
\#RoadsideViews #UnexpectedPeace #SlowDownMoments ##MobilePhotography
Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need.
\#RoadsideViews #UnexpectedPeace #SlowDownMoments ##MobilePhotography
Tragedy has struck my broccoli- ambushed by the dreaded cabbage worms.
I picked off over 50 of the little green invaders… at least the anoles and skinks ate well today.
#OrganicGarden #Zone8B #GardenDrama #BroccoliBattles #CabbageWorms #FoodChainInAction #BackyardEcosystem
I picked off over 50 of the little green invaders… at least the anoles and skinks ate well today.
#OrganicGarden #Zone8B #GardenDrama #BroccoliBattles #CabbageWorms #FoodChainInAction #BackyardEcosystem
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tragedy has struck my broccoli- ambushed by the dreaded cabbage worms.
I picked off over 50 of the little green invaders… at least the anoles and skinks ate well today.
#OrganicGarden #Zone8B #GardenDrama #BroccoliBattles #CabbageWorms #FoodChainInAction #BackyardEcosystem
I picked off over 50 of the little green invaders… at least the anoles and skinks ate well today.
#OrganicGarden #Zone8B #GardenDrama #BroccoliBattles #CabbageWorms #FoodChainInAction #BackyardEcosystem
Wasp sipping nectar from oregano blossoms.
#OrganicGarden ##Zone8B #GardenLife #Pollinators #OreganoInBloom #WaspPollinator
#OrganicGarden ##Zone8B #GardenLife #Pollinators #OreganoInBloom #WaspPollinator
May 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Wasp sipping nectar from oregano blossoms.
#OrganicGarden ##Zone8B #GardenLife #Pollinators #OreganoInBloom #WaspPollinator
#OrganicGarden ##Zone8B #GardenLife #Pollinators #OreganoInBloom #WaspPollinator