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Angel Trumpets (Datura wrightii) have been blooming locally since late spring and if they are watered during dry periods, they will continue to bloom through the fall. The hugh white

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 30% to 70% of the water consumed by America’s residential homes is used outdoors. Summertime lawn and garden watering can multiply household water use

Sara Thurman has a mission, that of spreading the word of God. She does this in many ways, selling paintings, giving classes and now writing a book. After a working

This week the son of one of my good friends called to alert me to a tree he had seen growing in the landscaped area of one of our major

In a month when we celebrate our nation’s independence, it seems appropriate to recognize our national bird, the bald eagle. This majestic species is found on the great seal of

When the fourth of July is over, and so are fireworks, the last strains of the John Phillips Sousa marches are finally forgotten, the Wimberley mystique draws in a little

In quilting lore, the story goes like this: When Amish women make a quilt they purposely include at least one mistake because only God is perfect. It would be prideful

Red, white and blue, the big three colors in July. The banners, bunting and flags are all waving up and down Ranch Road 12 and fire works going off, it’s

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Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it! It’s July and, as the old song goes, the living is easy. Sure, there are little chores

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Dark Sky cities in the Texas Hill Country can now use their hotel occupancy tax dollars to protect the night sky. Representative Erin Zwiener’s (D-Driftwood) HB 4158 is now law

If you are a big fan of hummingbirds, you’ll want to head down to Fort Davis, Texas, come August 22-25. That’s when the annual Hummingbird Celebration will be held. The