From Forest to Skillet: Edible and Native Plants in the Cross Timbers of Oklahoma. 773 yard species and counting!
Why sadly? Well, it’s good for the new plants I just put out because the forecast is pretty firm about rain, but it’s going to obscure possibilities for more of a rare G5 geomagnetic storm that resulted in the aurora borealis visible FROM OUR DRIVEWAY. Check out the view last night at Texas home on Mom’s blog too!
Continue reading “05/11/2024 supposed to rain tonight sadly”Hanging out with the baby plants!
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After a bit of rain this morning (maybe a tenth of an inch?) it was cool and humid and cloudy all day.
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It got warm suddenly. We got several new plants at a native plant sale yesterday but only planted one in the dark — it’s too warm and windy. We put the other two in this evening. Hopefully the forecast rain tomorrow night actually happens!
Continue reading “04/14/2024 summer suddenly”Briar says don’t forget the dog!!
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Over the winter, we’ve gradually pulled down dried tepary bean pods from the trellis. The ones with the most air around them have molded least. I think it would be better if we harvested them more promptly but c’est la vie.
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The two are not related but it would be a great book title, right?
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Shacks needed outside in the sun. please humans!!! (he was right, it’s super nice out.)
Continue reading “03/17/2024 perfect sunshine”A good Tuesday. Dog, leaf, food.
Continue reading “03/12/2024 yeah!!”I’m really happy how much the purpletop grass has spread into a big clump.
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