There is a new open sunny space because of branches lost in the ice storm.
Caretaker planted wildlfower seeds in the new open spaces and watered for a week until seedlings appeared. From Native American Seed, approximately 1 ounce each: : Antelope Horn Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, Bluebonnets, Lemon MInt, Prairie Verbena, Scrambles Eggs and Maximillian Sunflower
While the ice created a beautiful scene, many large tree limbs were lost and were later removed.
Hay Barn Pond with Bushy Bluestem grasses
Caretakers use a water hose with a very slow drip to keep the water full in the pond.
It is tied down to an old Juniper stump to keep it in place.
Texas Swift LIzard Sunning on metal pole
Frostweed ice crystal- this plant is named for this feature that cocurs in a deep freeze, when the water inside the stem of the plant freezes and expresses in interseting ice shapes.
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Very cold day with light snow, caretaker ventrures onto icy sidewalk
Icy bunch grass
Posted in Habitat, 2022 Journal
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