Editorial and other miscellaneous items.
Came home yesterday and saw my purple bearded iris had bloomed. My heart smiled. This set of irises came from a patch in Foard County, Texas. Purple irises were planted long ago by the wives of early ranchers and farmers, especially those of Dutch or German descendant living here in Texas. My own great great,…
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Yesterday, was miles and miles of wheat with splashes of Oenothera growing in the built up sand dunes here in West Texas. Perfect quote for inspiration: “If you want to be happy, be.” Leo Tolstoy Wildflowers do exist in this region. They make me happy. Always will! What makes you happy?
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Can wildflowers resemble scrambled eggs? The answer is yes. Scrambled eggs as this flower is called is an early indicator of spring. This patch in Terry County is by far the largest specimens of this wildflower I have seen. This wildflower loves sandy soils. Wildflowers do grow on the Llano Estacado. You just have to…
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This flower is among my all-time favorites on the Llano Estacado here in West Texas. Seeing it in bloom so early is an observation mark of what this Spring may bring. What will not be? Wildflowers do grow here in West Texas. You just have to be observant to discover them. Happy Monday and happy…
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Forgotten Winds 