Texas Farm and Garden Variety

This blog is devoted to those things "country". Particular attention is given to native an adaptive trees, flowers, plants, etc that grow in Central Texas. If you have an interest in Gardening or Farming I hope you take away practical information that improves your knowledge, skill and enjoyment. This blog is dedicated to the Spirituality of the Country..the solitude..the calm...the quiet..the peace..the promise of reuniting with nature which country life has to offer.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Texas Huisache(Acacia farnesiana)

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Abstract: ...See Picture Below! Huisache is pronounced "weesash" derived from the Aztec Natuhl meaning "many thorns". ...

Texas Huisache in Urban Setting - Autin, TX

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Flowers and Fruit : Bright, fragrant, gold yellow flowers appear in early spring. These flowers attract pollinators and insects for the hon...
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Friday, October 2, 2009

Mexican Plum Tree (Prunus mexicana)

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Mexican Plum Tree - a Texas Native Plum ...its showy flowers signal the end of winter. When these strong scented flowers bloom they will att...
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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Texas Pistache (Pistacia Texana)...click this too!!

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Abstract: Tree is Drought Tolerant evergreen, needing little water. Can act as a great privacy(& sound) barrier in tight urban settings...
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis)

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Desert Willow is a Texas Native, Drought Tolerant, fast growing tree. It blooms in spring, summer and fall. The trumpet shaped blooms vary ...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Texas Red Yucca(Hesperaloe parvifolia)

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Native of the Texas Hill Country Drought Tolerant yet can withstand cool temperatures. Low water requirements Succulent of Agave family Show...
Monday, September 7, 2009

Don Juan Rose - An easy keeper!!

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Colour, I warrant you, is as red as any rose , King Henry IV, part II: II, iv ...Shakespere This was the first rose I grew successfully. Don...
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GEORGE WHITING
Austin, Williamson County, Texas, United States
Grew up in the Midwest and moved to the West Coast for College(Cal-Poly SLO). Moved to Texas after college. My career is in the Data Processing area in Austin. Over the past five years I have been growing horse hay in my spare time. Also, engaged in the Williamson county Master Gardener program. Have a strong interest in native Texas Plants, roses, succulents, trees(my favorite tree is the Bur Oak) and various drought tolerant bushes and flowers. Lately have been getting more involved in Rain Water Harvesting and drip irrigation methods. I breed high end hunting dogs, specifically German Shorhair Pointers. One day I will own a gaited Peruvian Paso Horse and some Charolais Cattle.
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