Cory is a naturalist, writer, and podcaster. He's also certified in Permaculture Design from the Permaculture Institute of North America and a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas.
Hey y'all, Cory here. Welcome to your Thursday Guide to Living in San Antonio. Here's this week's list of timeless and timely recommendations to
Austin, Texas. A city that’s near and dear to my wife and I’s love story. It’s where we met. And in a short time after, it’s
The announcement of the Arboretum San Antonio marked a major step toward creating a sanctuary for trees and green space on San Antonio’s South Side. At a press event
Common Buttonbush, also known as Honeybells or Honeyballs, is a distinctive perennial Native Texas shrub that thrives in wetlands across the United States. Its unique, globe-like creamy white flowers bloom
The San Antonio River is more than just a body of water. Its water has shaped the history, culture, and development of the city for centuries. The river is the
Inland Sea Oats, commonly known as Indian Wood Oats, River Oats, or Wild Oats, is a versatile and ornamental perennial Texas native grass. Native to Central Texas and found eastward
Rock Rose is a fast-growing evergreen Texas native shrub, typically found in the rocky woods and limestone outcrops of Central and Western Texas. It’s known for its showy, hibiscus-like
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a remarkable plant native to the southeastern United States. It is best known for its display of vibrant purple berries that cluster along the branches.
Texas Frogfruit, or Phyla nodiflora, is a fantastic low-growing, semi-evergreen groundcover native to Texas and many parts of the US. Some think Frogfruit might be a weed since it has
The Flame Acanthus is a deciduous Texas native shrub best known for its red tubular flowers that are beloved by hummingbirds. This might be why it’s also known as
Turk's Cap is a beautiful flowering shrub native to Texas and the southeastern region of the United States. It’s mostly a low-growing perennial that’s famous for
The Agarita is an evergreen shrub, concentrated most densely in Texas but spreading through New Mexico, Arizona, and south to Mexico. It's also one of my favorite Texas
