By Jessica Crabtree Typically, web worms receive a bad reputation for their appearance in trees, disturbing the pristine look of a yard. Through much of August...
By Russell A. Graves Cruising down a crunchy backroad just after sunrise, the dust from my tires drifts high in the air behind me. The wind...
By Andy Anderson It’s 5 a.m., on this cold December morning. I’m sneaking through the house quietly, careful not to wake the house. I gather my...
By Tony Dean Frogfruit is a perennial, native forb that creeps along the ground, rooting at the nodes, and can form dense mats several feet in...
By Jessica Crabtree Texas is well known for its state flag, shape, size and of course, the Texas Longhorn. Another historic figure, much smaller, is sometimes...
By Andy Anderson It’s August, which means hunting season is right around the corner. Hunters will soon begin to venture back into the woods to start...
By Russell A. Graves It’s unusual to see a diver down sign in the middle of the desert. In Toyahvale, Texas, one is prominent on the...
By Tony Dean Silverleaf nightshade is a native perennial forb that grows from one to three feet in height. It sprouts from deep, woody, creeping roots...
By Andy Anderson He just turned seven and loves to hang out with me. My son, Clayton “Clay,” jumps at the chance to accompany me as...
By Russell Graves The feeling is scary and amazing all at the same time. Within minutes of my new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, arriving...