Caught in the act

Clematis terniflora flower
It turns out the mystery vine on the trellis is Clematis terniflora which is invasive and non-native. Gotta go!! That’s valuable bean trellis.
The Chef preparing okra for frying.
Okra plus breading for frying.
Dog and cat look at dinner of okra, meatloaf, and french fries.
Briar and Gram were very intrigued by the smells of dinner.

Goodbye to invasive non native species, hello to native geranium

I’ve been getting out the ol’ North central TX flora and Mom’s book and pestering my plant friends via text message.

Invasive species of speedwell (Veronica sp, thanks Mom and Abby!)
Native geranium (Geranium carolinum). I need to let more bloom in my mini prairie but they do crowd my babies there so not all will get to stay. This one is in the shade near the back fence.
Chickweed, in the genus Stellaria which seems to be non native too. Had to look under the scope to key out!