The spring of 2023 is an outstanding one for Texas wildflowers.
I returned to Texas in March and as I often do, I took time to wander out to the city's nearby Holford Nature Preserve, an undeveloped remnant of the blackland prairie, remaining wild along Spring Creek. Holford Preserve is a rarity in these parts, a variety of habitats tucked together with a spectacular flowering meadow developed on thin, black clay soil over Cretaceous limestone.
The open, hardscrabble landscapes makes for a huge variety of wildflowers that appear in the parade of days from March through early summer.
I thought I'd share a few of my friends living out in the Holford Preserve...
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| Firewheel cluster |
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| Flowering cactus |
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| A family of Firewheels |
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| Shy lavender forest-dweller |
Sue suggests that I should take photographs of a bunch of these Texas wildflowers and have them printed on cards and sell them on Etsy or somewhere.
I think it is a good idea. I just need to bring a tripod with me and get all of these vernal beauties in focus and find a print shop.
Some day...
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