Native Son – May, 2011

By Neil Sperry • May 24, 2011

Fern acacia (Acacia angustissima). The writer has watched an “ugly duckling bush” grow into a swan. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Fern Acacia & Sensitive Mimosa Fern acacia at Chandor …

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Native Son – April, 2011

By Neil Sperry • April 25, 2011

The writer brakes for the artistry of the Elephant Butte Ranch gate. All photos by Steven Chamblee. How To Write an E-Gardens Article e-gardens breakfast fare. Wake up. Shut off …

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Native Son – March, 2011

By Neil Sperry • March 30, 2011

There’s always room for one more plant in Wyler’s Greenhouse, west of Weatherford. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Native Plant Road Trip to Wichita Falls Spring is an amazing time …

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Native Son – February, 2011

By Neil Sperry • February 22, 2011

The dry garden, or “moonscape,” at the R. W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trips to Austin-Shreveport Life’s balancing forces, the Yin and Yang, …

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Native Son – January, 2011

By Neil Sperry • January 26, 2011

Century plants and prickly pear cactus thrive on a rocky hillside overlooking Lake Marble Falls. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Wimberley There’s nothing quite like the special …

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Native Son – December, 2010

By Neil Sperry • December 27, 2010

Winter settles over area surrounding the Dragon Fountain at Chandor Gardens in Weatherford. All photos by Steven Chamblee. The Best Year Ever Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) Beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) Southern sugar …

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Native Son – November, 2010

By Neil Sperry • November 29, 2010

Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) flaunts its brilliance along the roadside. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Let’s Go For a Ride Sleepy dragonfly Today I find myself perched atop a beautiful …

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Native Son – October, 2010

By Neil Sperry • October 26, 2010

Overgrazing has allowed brilliant bitterweed (Helinium amarum) to make a showing in former grasslands. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Fall, Forestburg, and a Little Tortoise One of my favorite things …

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