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Mexican Plum tree

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Rosaceae Prunus mexicana This understory tree is native, though sparse, to the hill country.  This one seems to thrive here in Houston, and the few others i’ve seen do as well.  Though all the others i’ve seen are under 20 years old, while this one is likely 50-80 years old.  It’s actually showing signs of … Read more

Wildflowers in the front yard

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Spring’s been a bloomin’ in Houston for several weeks.  And I’ve got dozens of things in my yard joining the party.  The red bud is always the most visible, but there are several others that show up a little earlier.  I haven’t mowed the yard in many, many months.  And one benefit is the wood-sorrel … Read more

Work in Progress: Big Top

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Well, Charlie’s Big Top Lounge, the current working name for my slave labor of the past 6+ months, is coming along quite well.  Here’s some pictures from a few weeks ago. Things done since then: most of the bathroom partitions, the front wall, solid with windows (old doors) hanging in them, the transoms are cleaned … Read more