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Hidden Neighbors
Learning to See the Life That Stays When Everything Else Goes Quiet Ask the animals, and they will teach you;the birds of the air, and they will tell you. Job 12:7-8 Winter has a way of misleading us. With leaves fallen and birdsong thinned, the land appears emptied. But this is only because we are… Continue Reading →
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Washing The Slate
How Water Shapes the Landscape—And Our Inner Geography “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm51:7 January does not ask us to begin loudly. The land is quiet now. Creeks are low. Soil holds together more tightly than it did in spring. And yet, even in restraint, water continues its patient work—moving sediment,… Continue Reading →
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Gardener’s Gifts: Where to Find the Best Tools and Supplies
If you’re gardening in South Texas, you know that our soil, heat, and seasons play by their own rules. You can’t just buy any shovel or any fertilizer and expect a miracle. You need the right gear and the right advice. Luckily, San Antonio is home to some legendary nurseries that are about more than… Continue Reading →
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The South Central Texas Winter Garden: Your Season of Unseen Opportunity
For gardeners in South Central Texas—from Seguin to San Antonio and beyond—winter is less of an ending and more of an essential strategic pause. While our northern neighbors are battling blizzards, we enjoy a unique climate advantage: a period of mild dormancy punctuated by the occasional, sharp hard freeze. This season is not for rest;… Continue Reading →
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Patrick Howard
Native Texas living in Central Texas. I’ve seen floods, freezes, droughts, and loads of sunshine! I desire nothing more in life other than the enrichment of others. We are those qualities with which we are surrounded!
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