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Native Plant Road Trip to Bryan

By Neil Sperry • May 26, 2010

Old Glory waves above a field of winecups (Callirhoe digitata or C. involucrata). All photos by Steven Chamblee. Catalpa and Woolly White Northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa). Cluster of catalpa blossoms. …

Native Son – April, 2010

By Neil Sperry • April 27, 2010

Texas groundsel (Senecio ampullaceus) lights up this acreage in East Texas. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Tyler I always liked that line from an ol’ John Mellencamp …

Native Son – March, 2010

By Neil Sperry • March 29, 2010

Scenery en route to the catfish house included this Parker County bison ranch. Photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to the Catfish House Alpaca and goats Mare and colt The …

Native Son – February, 2010

By Neil Sperry • February 23, 2010

On the way to Enchanted Rock, the writer stops to admire a giant specimen of agarito (Berberis trifoliolata). All photos courtesy of Steven Chamblee. Agaritos and Yuccas Native Plant Road …

Native Son – January, 2010

By Neil Sperry • January 27, 2010

Toby Mize overlooks a landscape filled with mature yaupons at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Yaupons and Eggs Woke up, coffeed up, packed up, and …

Native Plant Road Trip to Stephenville

By Neil Sperry • December 28, 2009

Pecan Billy goat and nannies in Lipan, TX. All photos by Steven Chamblee. I got up earlier than usual the other day, fed the critters, and hit the road while …

Native Plant Road Trip to Tomball

By Neil Sperry • November 16, 2009

The roof garden at The Arbor Gate nursery in Tomball, a sign of things to come, says the author. All photos courtesy of Steven Chamblee. Lucky Sevens Hated to do …

Native Plant Road Trip to Decatur

By Neil Sperry • October 27, 2009

Classic gas pumps at the Petrified Wood gas station in Decatur. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Pearls and Steel I’ve always loved pearls … both literally and metaphorically. The very idea …

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