You don’t have to travel to Fredericksburg, Texas and the Texas Hill Country to see bluebonnets. You don’t have to travel to Ennis, Texas to see bluebonnets. Right here in Dallas, Texas there is a beautiful field of bluebonnets. We were leaving the Dr.’s office, and I probably had my attention focused on iPhone texting when […]

One could not help but hope to see bluebonnets on our trip to Gruene, Texas.  After all – it is springtime in the Lone Star State, and we would be driving through Central Texas.  We were not disappointed. Be still my heart!  Along the highways of our beloved state, bluebonnets’ indigo color paint the landscape. […]

Spring has arrived.  Believe it if you can.  That is what the calendar says – March 20, 2014 is the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox from almanac.com: Ah, spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” […]

Okay, I admit it.  I thought you had to go to Fredericksburg or at least the Hill Country to see bluebonnets.  Some years we have been lucky.   We have been “in the neighborhood” and enjoyed seeing the wildflowers.  Other years, we have trouble making the trip.  Let it be known.  I love seeing bluebonnets […]

Alert!  Our beloved Bluebonnets are in danger. Yes, the cherished Bluebonnet, our Texas State Flower  is being crowded out by the invasive B****** Cabbage.  Here is the report from kxan in Austin.  How pretty the fields look covered with yellow blooms, until you realize that this plant is taking over.  The tap roots are hard […]

What a wonderful year for wildflowers in Texas.  The recent rains, have provided a good environment for a beautiful burst of color.  On every road and highway we traveled, there were bluebonnets (and the b****** cabbage).    Take a look at a few of our pictures. This is what you do in Texas.  Get dressed […]