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A Word About Recycling

A Word About Recycling

(Starting this with a personal note.) I ended my last week’s column saying I would be heading up to Minnesota for Thanksgiving and the Holidays, and thus may not be able to submit these columns for a while... that was pre-mature; I ended up not going when I intended.

The Journey Continues

The Journey Continues:

My journey towards Christmas has taken me to the iconic Red Kettles Campaign of the Salvation Army which provides opportunity to share one’s time, funds, and talents. My wife Judy and I make it a practice to ring the bell at Christmas; we shared a 10-hour stint last Friday at Cabela’s in Buda. I feel warmth by the spirit when I share willingly with others. Ringing the bell is an investment not only for those in need but also for me — a “pay it forward” as responsible adults for the many blessings I have received.

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HOW TO:

Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Winter Comfort

Baking something warm and sweet is the perfect winter pastime. Photo from Metro Graphics

Winter Comfort

During the height of winter, people increasingly retreat indoors and look for something to within the warm confines of home. Plenty of activities can fit the bill, but some provide the rewarding prospect of a freshly made meal or dessert.

Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-tonature call for bees, birds and butterflies

This American Lady butterfly looks so picturesque feeding on the exotic-looking buttonbush blooms. Photo by Norman Winter

Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-tonature call for bees, birds and butterflies
Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-tonature call for bees, birds and butterflies

Sugar Shack is a compact selection of buttonbush reaching 4-feet tall and wide. Photos by Norman Winter

Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-tonature call for bees, birds and butterflies

The buttonbush bloom seen through a telphoto lens reveals a magical design.

Sugar Shack answers your heart’s back-to-nature call for bees, birds and butterflies

This year with all of its challenges, many gardeners have experienced a ‘Call of the Wild’ type moment. It's not a call to plant a jungle or a xeriscape, but to plant with an eye toward the environment and nature. If you find yourself in this category then I would like to give a shout out to Sugar Shack. With the country under a big chill, now is a great time to plan.

Yard of the Month

The front yard of Charlotte and Cecil Evans was designed to control water runoff and manage the ever-present neighborhood deer population.

Yard of the Month

A patch of pink Gregg’s mistflower adds soft color to the yard.

Yard of the Month

A side-yard flower bed features blooming sages. Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month

Rosemary and natural grasses help maintain a natural-looking landscape. Photos by Sharon Lockett

Yard of the Month:

“Between the deer and the environment” is Charlotte Evans’ description of challenges facing their front-yard landscape in Willow Creek. Designed and built by her husband Cecil, the landscape project was intended to control water runoff over an extensive lawn after heavy rains. Like any serious gardener in Central Texas, Cecil is still experimenting with plantings and their preferences, while managing browsing by the neighborhood deer. The Evans home, on Rolling Oaks near Stagecoach Trail, is Spring Lake Garden Club’s yard of the month for December 2020.

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Above, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio's Texas plate, which comes with two cheese enchiladas, carne guisada, rice, beans and guacamole. Below, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio's enchilada plate, which came with three beef enchiladas, rice, refried beans and a salad. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Taqueria El Charro Tapatio

Nestled just east of the Square, Taqueria El Charro Tapatio provides delicious food at a great price. 

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