Awkward: Ben Franklin would have had us eating our national bird at Thanksgiving. Photo from Metro Creative
One bird that shows up frequently on holiday menus is the turkey. It is popular at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Until recently, I was still eating leftover turkey – delicious.
A Roughhouse Family Christmas tree, crafted from kegs of Roughhouse’s finest.
The Roughhouse Trail of Lights is a familyfriendly experience that isn’t a whole city away. Photos by Alex Pasternak
The air at Roughhouse Brewery feels crisp and smells of woodsmoke. Located on the outskirts of San Marcos, Roughhouse has the feeling of being in the country, where the stars at night seem brighter and the space around it is free from the downtown hustle.
Fused Recycled Glass Snowflake - Gerald Kurten. Photo by Clay DeStefano
Dry Dock Shrimper - Jodi Stauffer.
The newest community art show and a seasonal installation of snowflakes created from recycled materials offers visitors to the Price Center galleries a colorful and inspired trip this holiday season.
The Soft Serve false cypress as a thriller plant in this red AquaPot welcomes family during the Thanksgiving holiday.
During the Christmas season the conifers in the AquaPots get decorated with ornaments and lights.
The Soft Serve false cypress and Fluffy arborvitae have colorful companions of Dolce Appletini heuchera and Diamond Frost euphorbia for a touch of snow. Photos by Norman Winter
Planting conifers in mixed containers has been at the top of The Garden Guy’s fall and winter project list. My wife Jan doesn’t even know this has really been a secret, almost double agent-like operation to get more conifers in the landscape. If you remember, she grew up in East Texas and thinks a conifer is only the longleaf pine.
The LBJ Museum of San Marcos hosted its Christmas program on Dec. 8. Above, children gather to meet Santa. Below, members of the LBJ board take a photo with a Santa. Photos courtesy of LBJ Museum of San Marcos
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum hosted its Christmas program on Dec. 8, where Santa made an appearance and students from Bowie Elementary School sang Christmas Carols.
M. Ray Perryman
It is no exaggeration to say that I have seen millions of numbers every week since the late 1970s (comments regarding my social life are neither encouraged nor welcomed).
Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbena blooming in December brings in a newborn Gulf Fritillary butterfly.
Superbena Stormburst verbena also boasts large flowers and is paired here with echinacea.
Superbena Imperial Blue verbena makes its debut in 2022 and here it hosts a Gulf Fritillary in October at The Garden Guy’s house.
These Superbena verbena are in their 3rd year at The Garden Gay’s house near Columbus GA and would be perfect to celebrate The Year of the Verbena in 2022. Photos by Norman Winter
As I was watching a fresh newborn Gulf Fritillary swooping down to feed on Superbena Royale Plum Wine verbenas I started thinking I wish everyone knew about these flowers that our grandparents grew and certainly laced with native DNA.
Solid Gold Vintage is an eclectic, curated space featuring pieces from the mid-20th century. Photo by Celeste Hollister
It’s noon on a Wednesday, and the parking lot for Shop 1893 is packed. Outside, an older gentleman is watering the plants, which are still in full bloom the second week of December. Various butterflies lilt among the flowers as a trill of holiday jazz pours from the front door of the Price Center, which houses Shop 1893, the Marie Jager Theater and the Art Gallery.
This winter, try the ultimate comfort food: Stars and Moon Chicken Soup. Photo from Metro Creative
As weather chills, that dip in temperat is often accompanied by cold and flu season. Many people are anxious to avoi feeling under the weather this time of ye and to help ward off many illnesses, one may only need to look to the kitchen stoVE.
Photo collage created by Jamie Lynn Shelton
The San Marcos Mermaid Society presents an eclectic holiday shopping experience this weekend from 5 to 7 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The event will be held inside and around the grounds of Mermaid Capital of Texas Gift Shop and Gallery, located at the Wonder World Park main building, 1000 Prospect St. in San Marcos.
(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666
