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They sold me on the foil and I’m glad I went for it. Photo doesn’t do it justice. When the light hits it a certain way, it picks up the gold reflect and against the teal is just so cool. This one of Alex and Geddy warms my heart. It would be awesome to pick something up with Anika and Loren also. I love this Rush revival we get to experience.

These volunteers arrived and I was intrigued. They are Polypremum procumbens, aka Rustweed. The irony is they are growing right next to Corten steel raised beds. I think they’re amazing!

I planted 3 areas each with one 3.5” pot to see what would happen with Frogfruit. This is one season and no additional water. I say plant with extreme caution, unless you have some acreage, or will contain it in a raised bed or container. It was choking out everything and it roots as it spreads.

I feel bad because the bees love it and it’s a nice groundcover. But it’s very, very aggressive so be sure you have the space. I thought I could just cut it back. This was cut back 3x in less than two months.

Not all exclusively native, hope that’s ok. Definitely xeric! Trees are Chitalpa and Mesquite. Sedges are doing fantastic and I’ll def be adding more. The wildflowers are fading and I’ve noticed the birds foraging there where they didn’t use to. I do keep a feeder up so it’s nice to see. Pup is my granddog, I’ve had him all month while the kids and babes are in Japan. 🥰

Tree Senna, wildflowers, and desert bird of paradise

Native Tree Senna, wildflowers, Winecups and Pine Muhly, Desert Bird of Paradise, Texas Sage, and a friendly visitor.