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EXPLORING NATURE: SPRING MIGRATION
Sun, 05/01/2022 - 5:00am
Spring migration is underway and new birds are arriving after over-wintering in Central and South America.
Graphic from Metro Creative
Spring migration is underway and new birds are arriving after over-wintering in Central and South America.
Tanger Outlets San Marcos continued its commitment to making the center and the planet a little greener with a tree-planting initiative in honor of Earth Day. This event was a part of a nationwide Tanger Outlets program to make a difference, one tree at a time. As a step in helping purify the atmosphere’s air and create fresh oxygen sources, every U.S. Tanger center planted a tree, and all team members were encouraged to participate in environmentally focused efforts and volunteerism in their communities to celebrate Earth Day. Photo submitted by Tanger Outlets San Marcos
Yes way, souffle! Photo from Metro Creative
On those days when home cooks are searching the cupboards and refrigerator for some culinary inspiration, they need look no further than the egg carton. Often relegated to breakfast time, eggs can be the main ingredient or stars of meals any time of the day. In fact, they’re a common component of quiches, fritatas and souffles.
A sketch of Queen Titania’s costume for the Austin Shakespeare production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Photo submitted by Austin Shakespeare
Austin Shakespeare’s free Shakespeare in Zilker Park will return May 4 - 29 with a production of the bard’s famous romantic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
The Weidman home on Candlelight Lane is a landscape of “mini gardens.”
Pink roses near the house still bloom beautifully after forty years.
Yellow rose in Weidman garden welcome spring sunshine. Photos by Sharon Lockett
Shaded outdoor seating provides a restful spot to visit and appreciate plantings. Photos by Sharon Lockett
Purple Iris offers a spot of color near althea shrubs by mailbox.
An edged path to garden shrine and mini garden was an early feature in Weidman yard.
After more than 40 years of gardening in the same yard, Hope Weidman qualifies as a pioneer landscaper in the Sunset Acres neighborhood, adjoining Broadway Street just east of Interstate 35. The Weidman home on Candlelight Lane between Broadway and Del Sol is Spring Lake Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for May 2022.
In the spring of 2021, three aqua blue pots were planted and positioned on a hillside overlooking The Garden Guy’s backyard.
All three containers were planted with Pyromania Blaze kniphofia, Superbells Grape Punch calibrachoa, Superbells Coral Sun calibrachoa and Illusion Emerald Lace ornamental sweet potato.
The April 2021-planted Superbells Grape Punch calibrachoas survived all summer and winter and now stretch three feet over the rim of each container.
The first Pyromania Blaze kniphofia blooms started April 9 which is the earliest of all torch lily blooms in the landscape.
In October, Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia and Superbena Whiteout verbena were added to the containers and are enormous in this April 2022 photo. Photos by Norman Winter
Aqua Blue Pots in the landscape and staggered on the side of a hill was not my idea, but that of my bride, the person who pops up on my phone as Jan My Love Winter. This is the color I have avoided like the plague for most of my life. To modify the French phrase, this project was going to be my ‘Peace’ de Resistance. You see Jan is a gifted and natural plant groomer when it comes to our mixed containers, so making ‘Peace’ is the goal.
Daily Record photos by Lance Winter
The annual Founders Day Festival came and went this past weekend, celebrating Dripping Springs’ heritage and pioneer spirit.
Above, a chili dog "all the way" from Chili Dog Stand, which came with an all-beef frank topped with homemade San Marcos chili, onions and cheese added alongside a bag of Cheetos. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo
It’s a San Marcos institution.
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Economic Development Week is nearly here.
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