Monthly Archives: July 2008

Finally, this afternoon, rain!  It really started pouring at 4:30, and didn’t stop raining for at least an hour.   I’m especially thrilled because this means that I don’t have to get up early to water for at least a … Continue reading →

Thanks to last week’s rain and giving my roses a few deep waterings, my garden has perked up quite a bit and I actually have flowers to show this month. First off is the pioneer rose Thomas Affleck. I have … Continue reading →

So, I saw this unusual-looking moth hanging out on my back porch last Thursday, and finally, I think I’ve ID’d it: Lesser Vine Sphinx Moth, Eumorpha fasciata. While I’ve managed to match a name to my picture, I still haven’t … Continue reading →

So, we’ve finally gotten some measurable rain down here in south Austin – two days of afternoon showers, in fact.  Sweet!  The lawn is looking much happier and the plants all seem to be breathing cool green sighs of relief. … Continue reading →