Andrew Sanderson
@jandrew84.bsky.social
Therapist, gardener, husband, and nature enthusiast.
Sleepy bee on a spent Moy Grande bloom.
August 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sleepy bee on a spent Moy Grande bloom.
I have 4 Moy Grande blooms together this morning. One photo with my coffee mug to show scale.
July 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I have 4 Moy Grande blooms together this morning. One photo with my coffee mug to show scale.
Aphid massacre on a Texas Sage
March 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Aphid massacre on a Texas Sage
Blackfoot Daisy exploding. We desperately need rain. 🌧️
March 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Blackfoot Daisy exploding. We desperately need rain. 🌧️
I switched up my front planters this year. Petunias can take the heat here for the most part. This variety is called “Night Sky”.
March 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I switched up my front planters this year. Petunias can take the heat here for the most part. This variety is called “Night Sky”.
A “wild Snapdragon” in my wildflower area.
March 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A “wild Snapdragon” in my wildflower area.
Bluebonnets are starting to put up blooms
February 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Bluebonnets are starting to put up blooms
Baby Lupines growing under the grow light, it’s too cold to be outside today.
February 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Baby Lupines growing under the grow light, it’s too cold to be outside today.
A non garden related post. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable VD. Benjamin and I had a fantastic date night at the San Antonio Zoo.
February 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A non garden related post. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable VD. Benjamin and I had a fantastic date night at the San Antonio Zoo.
We put out fresh mulch around flower beds this last week. Now we have Dog Vomit Slime Mold. It looks gross, but it’s great for soil health. It will slowly go away on its own.
February 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We put out fresh mulch around flower beds this last week. Now we have Dog Vomit Slime Mold. It looks gross, but it’s great for soil health. It will slowly go away on its own.
I chopped my banana trees (they died in the freeze). They shall return from the root. My husband and I spent the day prepping beds for spring here in TX.
February 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I chopped my banana trees (they died in the freeze). They shall return from the root. My husband and I spent the day prepping beds for spring here in TX.
My first sprout of the 2025 growing season.
February 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
My first sprout of the 2025 growing season.
Snowy banana tree. Winston says hello!
January 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Snowy banana tree. Winston says hello!
A rare winter storm is forecasted for central Texas. My potted plants are enjoying the dining room for a few days.
January 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A rare winter storm is forecasted for central Texas. My potted plants are enjoying the dining room for a few days.
I made lemon sorbet from scratch this week. One of my neighbors had a lemon tree that produced well, they gifted me a whole bag!
January 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I made lemon sorbet from scratch this week. One of my neighbors had a lemon tree that produced well, they gifted me a whole bag!
When nature gives you freezing temps, you harvest what you can and make fried green tomatoes 🤣. They were delicious btw.
January 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
When nature gives you freezing temps, you harvest what you can and make fried green tomatoes 🤣. They were delicious btw.
Had to pull my bananas before they freeze.
January 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Had to pull my bananas before they freeze.
My ponytail palm is no longer a little baby.
December 23, 2024 at 1:02 AM
My ponytail palm is no longer a little baby.
Still pulling tomatoes in Texas. I even have some new blooms on the plant.
December 21, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Still pulling tomatoes in Texas. I even have some new blooms on the plant.