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Tag Archives: wildflowers
Observations
Since this process is a leave-it-alone-and-see-what-happens sort of thing, it occurred to me (right after Regina suggested it) that some observations might be in order. So here goes: We seem to have fewer butterflies and dragonflies this year. That is … Continue reading
Posted in environment, Uncategorized
Tagged bluebirds, butterflies, CoCoRahs, dragonflies, grasshoppers, hawk, mallards, pear tree, skunks, spiny lizards, wildflowers, wrens
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The Next Chapter
It is time once again to update our progress on the conversion of our property. We still feel very strongly about the need to return our pastures to their original, natural condition. Come along with us as we detail our … Continue reading
Posted in environment
Tagged biologist, conservation, mexican plum, native plants, pecan tree, persimmon, poppies, redbud, side oats gramma, sumac, wildflowers
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Pasture Management
As part of our commitment to keeping our environment as healthy as possible, we have, for many years, rotated our fiber animals (plus two donkeys and a miniature horse) between two pastures. This rotation helps each pasture recuperate for a … Continue reading
Posted in environment
Tagged donkey, environment, goats, miniature horse, pastures, wildflowers
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