A Succulent that Blooms in the Evening

by | Jul 20, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool

Rhombophytum pilosum is an interesting little succulent that I discovered blooms in the evening. For years I missed its pretty little flowers, looking instead for blooms on plants out in the sun during the day. Elkhorn plant, as it is commonly called, is also listed...

And Now, the Johnson Grass Story

by | Jul 14, 2024 | Bright Lights

If you read about the Redwines, you might remember Nelda Redwine Hunt saying that the joke used to be that the Redwines, the Blacks, and Johnson Grass were going take over Bailey County. I wrote about the Redwines, then the Blacks, so now it seems only fair that I...

The 4th of July in the Shoe, 2024

by | Jul 7, 2024 | Bright Lights

The 4th of July dawned nice and hot. No surprise. Bill and I were up before dawn to load succulent dish gardens, pecans, and copies of my books to sell at the market during all the 4th activities. We were all set up with no problems and ready for visitors. Many food...

My Yucca Rostrata Finally Bloomed!

by | Jul 1, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool

I told you about the two Yucca rostratas blooming I saw when I was driving to Marble Falls to give a presentation (“Yuccas and Surprises on the Trip to Marble Falls,” June 22, 2023), I realized that I actually have a Yucca rostrata and didn’t know...