HOw To GREAT WILDFLOWERS BOOK FOR OUR PROPERTY

Wildflowers of Houston and SE Texas by: John and Gloria Tveten

Many of our regular readers know that I've often posted pictures of random flowers I find around the property.  More often than not, I don't have a clue what they are.  Well I'm clueless no more because I found this book! It's called Wildflowers of Houston and Southeast Texas.  It's a visual guide to over 200 wildflowers found in this part of the state.
The flowers in the book are divided by color, which is a pretty cool way to find them.  Next Spring, it will be an invaluable tool as I try to identify all the wonderful colors that magically appear.  Actually, I'm still seeing flowers coming up now, so I'll be trying it out soon.  Maybe now I won't have to post about some random yellow/pink/white flowers that I find in the yard, LOL.

It's really neat that there is a book that is so specific to our area and our part of the state and I have a feeling that it will prove to be a great resource.  It even has medicinal and/or culinary uses of flowers that might be attached to something wild and edible.


I dare say this book is going to be farmhouse coffee table worthy!


Off to the farm today to get some mowing time in.  Heat indexes over 100, ugh, but it is what it is I suppose.  Updates over the weekend!

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