A Big Christmas Greeting

Merry Christmas to all my friends and loved ones! Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.                               2 Corinthians 9:15     The wonder of nature comforts me — in times of blessings and in times of deep sorrow — … Continue reading A Big Christmas Greeting

Saturday Sedum Watch: The Final Week

We started to watch sedum plants at the Lost Madrone Ranch beginning March 4th. I will be honest, I did not realize it would take this many Saturdays to reach the peak blooming period for this little succulent. Thank you for watching the sedums with me! I arrived at the ranch yesterday happy with the … Continue reading Saturday Sedum Watch: The Final Week

Saturday Sedum Watch at the Lost Madrone Ranch: April 8

Five hours is all the daylight I saw this week at the Lost Madrone Ranch. Five hours of wonder. Returning from a short vacation, I made a quick trip to the ranch late Thursday afternoon to work in the garden, maintain the house, and check on sedums, of course. The pace of my short visit … Continue reading Saturday Sedum Watch at the Lost Madrone Ranch: April 8

Saturday Sedum Watch at the Lost Madrone Ranch: March 18, 2017

      Welcome to the Saturday Sedum Watch — a series of postings following the growth of wild sedums at the Lost Madrone Ranch in Comfort, Texas. The Texas Hill Country is full of splendor, and spring brings the most colorful show of the year. Warm weather and plentiful rains are kicking off an … Continue reading Saturday Sedum Watch at the Lost Madrone Ranch: March 18, 2017