Nature Along the El Camino Real
Blog of the El Camino Real Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists, Milam County, Texas
by Catherine Johnson
The first windy cooler day found a friend of the Wildscape weeding, watering and collecting seeds for the Sow and Grow seed library.
Before and after pictures show a re-landscaped bed in progress with flame acanthus and fall asters. We have many new native bushes and trees to plant.
One of the giant coneflowers is reblooming.
We are looking forward to some fun events in the garden.
by Catherine Johnson
A breezy afternoon was enjoyed at the Wildscape in the shade, making sure the garden will survive until cool weather. All focus is keeping treasured natives alive.
No worries about weeds only about finding yellow jackets and killing with non-toxic liquid.
by Catherine Johnson
When you get overwhelmed at the heat and weeds, look around and you will find little jewels all over our Wildscape. Birds, nests, pollinators, blooms, frogs and a rabbit. It is worth the visit to smell the chocolate daisies.
By Catherine Johnson
If you want to visit the wildscape, if you do not go before 6am or after 6pm, be prepared to faint at the Wildscape. We made a quick trip there recently to help Terri B dig up natives to be transplanted at Wild Wings Bird Sanctuary. Gary Johnson volunteered help.
The hard-to-find chocolate daisies are blooming and smell – like chocolate.
by Catherine Johnson
The heat and weeds are a challenge at the Wildscape now.
Patricia and Rosie accomplished some chores as have the Reks.
When it is cool, more natives will be planted and next year will see a lot of blooms. Birds are enjoying the Wildscape and have been raising their young in mailboxes, bee hotels and native trees. Kim and I recently spent a windy afternoon moving sprinklers and relaxing with sweet drinks, cake and Fritos!
Nature Along the El Camino Real 