What I know about purple (Silverado) sage: It’s native to this area and very drought-tolerant. When other plants withered last summer, our two sages soldiered on. Deer don’t eat it. Yes! These gorgeous flowers are spurred by… rain. Not the season or any other natural signal. It’s like they’re celebrating the bounty with a fireworks…
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Lemon Buds
At our house in California, we had a Meyer Lemon tree in the back yard that was so prolific we were overwhelmed with fruit. Here in Texas, it freezes occasionally, meaning citrus has to be planted in pots and brought inside when freezing temperatures loom. Despite the challenges, I’ve been wanting to bring Meyer Lemons…
Always A Parent
I lay by the side of the road, deep gash in my knee and bike on top of me. My first thought is of my 3-year-old son, who has been riding with me. I remember at one point trying to get myself upright, struggling for breath a little as I was contorted and trying to…
Alternative Living Spaces: School Bus
I’ve written before about folks adopting untraditional living situations to find balance in their lives. Here’s another interesting example: an Austin couple who deliberately lives in a renovated school bus called “Rosie,” which is parked in a friend’s back yard. (Pictures)