After a week of warm, sunny weather, we were greeted on Sunday morning with a reminder of how changeable Texas weather can be. Overnight, the temperature dropped from the eighties to the forties and the clouds moved in for an extended–and welcome–stay. Although we didn’t receive a drought-breaking rainfall, any moisture is welcome. Yesterday, I ventured out in the cool, misty weather to see what was happening in the garden. You see, there is only so much my little army of gardeners can accomplish, so we called in the professionals to remove unwanted sod, lay some new pathways, and prepare planting beds. By the middle of next week, we will be able to start planting the butterfly garden in Simeon. For now, then, here is what I saw:
