Yes, there is an official day in Texas celebrating wildflowers. In 1981, the 67th Texas Legislature established the fourth Saturday in April as the annual official Wildflower Day in Texas. Woohoo! 💚 💚 This day helps promote the conservation and appreciation of native Texas wildflowers. Here are a few of my favorites from this year. …
Read MoreMany eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Upon first glance you think this is a weed. No pretty petals swaying in the wind. Just a ball of green. If you look closely, the flowers are there. Each one makes the ball. Unfortunately, no it does…
Read MoreWe take so much for granted in our lives often without stopping for a moment to reflect upon the whys or the hows. The lowest paid municipality employees ensure your water is safe to drink, safe to shower in, safe to water your flowers, safe for your pets to drink. It takes consistent 24-hour monitoring…
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Mammals. Birds. Even lizards are celebrated on Earth Day. Often wildflowers are overlooked. Certain years the Llano Estacado gets the right weather conditions with rains, warmer temperatures, and lesser freezing days. Those conditions come together bringing the sandy soils to life with a magical carpet of primroses, spectacle pods, scrambled eggs, Tahoka daisy, and beeblossom…
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Forgotten Winds 