the secret life of plants

We begin our walk crossing San Jacinto

What a nice little nook! But let’s let the plants talk. They’re getting a bit loud and impatient....

Lantana

Oh hi!! Did you see my flowers? And the butterflies? And the bees?? Everyone LOVES me. I mean, how could they not?

Peppervine

Hehehe...if you didn’t find me in 0.2 seconds just now, just wait cause you will. Come back in a couple months, and I’ll be ALL over this place. MY PRESENCE WILL BE-

River Oats

Don’t listen to him. He’ll be gone by the end of the season. Come chill and sway in the breeze with me instead!

Bald Cypress

Now, where was I…oh yes, I was standing here…or was it over there? Hah! Doesn’t matter, I’ve been around for centuries anyway. Did I tell you about the time the creek…oh, never mind.

Elbow Plant

Cypress…are you telling that story again? Focus. Don’t worry, some of us are actually evergreen and reliable here.

Coleus

Oh look, make way for the star of the show (me, it’s me).

I mean...you have to agree. Aren’t I just the most stunning thing you’ve ever-

Garden Nasturtium

Ugh...Coleus never shuts up about herself. And she’s everywhere too! So glad I got my own quiet little planter all to myself.

Wisteria

Psst! Enough time over there...come over here and admire my flowers! (They don’t come easy, but I grew them just for you :)).

Author's Note

The flowers have indeed shriveled up now :(

Red Yucca

They’re all sooo loud. Once you’re here all year like me, you learn to be more quiet.

Crape-Myrtle

And here I am, still in bloom as the season winds down. Summer’s not over yet—take it all in, because I’m the last stop on this little creekside adventure!

Thanks for joining this little plant walk! Funny how listening to each plants' own quirks, moods, and ways of fitting into the world makes us notice them more. Maybe that’s the real secret: the more we listen, the more we can appreciate the life around us. Until next time ;)

(Psst! If you missed it earlier, click on each plant to learn more!)