Heading south on US 183 through Leander on September 18th, we couldn’t help noticing a bright cluster of flowering gayfeather spikes (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) by the side of the road as we drove past. It took a couple of miles to reach the next overpass, cross to the other side of the highway, […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
As often as I’ve seen small snails climbing up plants, I don’t recall seeing a snail that had climbed up a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmannii) until I caught sight of the one above in my neighborhood on September 4th. As an example of a snail on a different kind of plant, consider the […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
Review of a new picture book about a vampire snail. It is humorous and unique. Plus there is a roundup of snail crafts to go with the book.| www.craftymomsshare.com