It's been a long and hard Central Texas winter. Early blooming natives like redbud, Mexican Plum, and agarita are vital nectar sources for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Migrating species are paced by the availability of food sources.
Each day in our gardens reveals new blooms, fragrances, and emerging leaves. The following pictures were taken over the last two weeks by me and various students, among them, Alyssa, Jessica, Ethan, and Garrett.
Agarita (Berberis trifoliata)
Carolina Jessamine (Gelsenium sempervirens)
Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa)) in foreground
Lady bug ( Hippodamia convergens?)
Carolina Jessamine
Bluebonnet
