bluebonnets: The Bluebonnets Are Out Early in Central Texas!
- 03/01/23 07:43 PM
It’s hard to believe the Bluebonnets are sprouting up so early in March. There is no question the warm weather we’re experiencing in Central Texas is leading the Bluebonnets to bloom early this year. But the rains have definitely helped push them to sprout! In March 1901, 6 native species of Bluebonnets became classified as our Texas State flower. Texasproud.com tells the amazing story behind our Texas Bluebonnets. According to Amy Medley, the lead horticulturist at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Bluebonnets pop up even earlier near city centers because of the radiant heat from the concrete, who knew? Medley says it looks … (37 comments)
bluebonnets: Serendipity Sundays ~ I love Austin in the Spring!
- 03/31/19 05:25 AM
I was out showing property in NW Austin yesterday and the Bluebonnets made me smile! I read the wonderful post the other day that Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD wrote on their You Tube Thursday post about Spring weather watching in our areas. On my way to my showings I couldn't help but pull over and snap some shots! Thank you Debb for inspiring me take a minute and enjoy the wonderful blanket of Bluebonnets popping up all over NW Austin!
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bluebonnets: Bluebonnets & Indian Paintbrushes ~ Then comes the Texas heat!
- 08/07/17 10:33 AM
Thank you Belinda Spillman for hosting the challenge Show Us Your Summer Blooms and Crops... It’s fun seeing all the green thumbs that have posted their gorgeous flowers and gardens in this contest. Growing up we maintained a very large garden in upstate New York and I can’t tell you how many hours I spent shelling peas, picking corn, lettuce, beans, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, water melon....you name it! I loved the little purple violets, tulips, crocus, daffodils, iris, daises and forsythia bushes that popped out at the first sign of spring. Closely followed we enjoyed the gorgeous peony bushes, tiger lilies, lilac … (23 comments)
* Texas is the only state to enter the United States by a joint resolution treaty rather than territorial annexation. * 3 former Presidents of the United States hail from Texas..Lyndon B. Johnson, George Bush and George W. Bush. * The dome of the capitol building in Austin towers seven feet higher than the nation’s capitol in Washington! * The 825,000 acre King Ranch in South Texas is larger than the state of Rhode Island. * Dr. Pepper was “invented” in Waco Texas in 1885 and is the oldest of the major brands of soft drinks in the … (31 comments)
bluebonnets: Texas Independence Day ~ When Texas became Texas ~ March 2, 1836
- 02/23/15 07:46 AM
Texas Independence Day ~ When Texas became Texas ~ March 2, 1836 Do you know when Texas became Texas? It happened on March 2, 1836 with the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Texas honors this event by observing Texas Independence Day as an official holiday on March 2nd and on March 2nd, 2015 we will be celebrating our 179th year!
Sixty delegates from all over Texas signed the declaration commemorating Texas independence from Mexico! The language used to draw up the declaration followed the 1776 Declaration of Independence of the United States which is observed on July 4th and referred to … (24 comments)
We know spring has come to Texas because our blue bonnets are painting the medians and sides of our highways with thick strokes. These bluebonnets have a wonderful view of Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country!
Throw in splashes of vibrant Indian Paint Brushes and our pictures are complete! On weekends families will flock to hillsides to take pictures of their kids nestled in the deep colorful blankets!
Ahhh our state flower is in full bloom! … (14 comments)
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