What’s in Season: October American witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) We swear we didn’t choose witch hazel because of Halloween — it’s just an added bonus that this striking tree blooms around the same time little kids are donning pointy hats and toting cauldrons and brooms. But Hamamelis virginiana — best known by its fragrant, lime-yellow, crepelike petals — does have a few tricks up its… Read more »
Tag: plants
GCBO’s Native Plant Nursery
The Growery. We had quite a setback from Harvey and the 2 hard freezes, but the surviving plants have now revealed themselves, and we have sorted through most of them and put them on display. Emma Shelly has made us some new signs for the most-common offerings. We have also planted many seeds over the winter, and have MANY new plants coming up. Workdays have been started again… Read more »
Mostly Native Plant Sale is this weekend
The Cibolo Nature Center and Farm (CNC & Farm) will host its Mostly Native Plant Sale for the 28th year running on Saturday, April 7 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds.
