Anne Miller

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We manage a 40 acre wildlife area of the Texas Hill Country in the Edwards Plateau at about 3030 ft above sea level. The region is notable for its karst topography and tall rugged hills of limestone. The terrain throughout the region is punctuated by a thin layer of topsoil and a large number of exposed rocks and boulders, making the region very dry and prone to flash flooding. Native vegetation in the region includes various yucca, prickly pear cactus, native grasses and wildflowers. The predominant trees in the region are Ashe Juniper, Shin Oak and Texas Live Oak. Soil is alkaline consisting of caliche and clay.
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I to9ok this out of the freezer to get rid of it.

I opened a jar of salsa so I am going to try Taco Salad.
8 hours ago
To keep grass from taking over the mulch would need to be at loeast 6" thick though 12" deep is better.

grass is bad because some run underground.  If the grass cannot see light it will not come up.
11 hours ago
This is the recipe I use to make salsa.

This is a copy kat type recipe from El Chico Restaurant.

El Chico Salsa

2 cups tomatoes(either fresh or canned)
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar

I mix all ingredients then let it ferment.
11 hours ago
Puppy Poem (author unknown)

This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad's head.
I peed on the carpet and then went back to bed.

The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great."
Then I thought about breakfast," I hope it's not late."

Mom took me outside and we walked for a while.
This never fails to make Mama smile.

I sniffed of everything, that we did pass,
I ate something weird - it gave me gas.

I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true.
He gave me so many great things to chew.

Rugs, plants or rocks, I really don't care,
What I truly like best is Dad's underwear.

That obedience book was sort of yummy,
Though it didn't sit well on my poor puppy tummy.

I threw up a bit, but that was all right,
When Mom found it later, I was well out of sight.

I made streamers of T. P., while running at full speed.
Mom is pretty quick- but I was still in the lead.

I flew under the bed, and Mom flew past,
She stopped-shook her head, and breathed,  "You're too fast."

Mama later phoned Daddy, and said, "It was frightening!"
That afternoon, she was sure I'd pooped lightning.

She'd sat at the computer, while I chewed the cord,
The thought I was mad, but I was just bored.

When Mama had enough, couldn't take anymore,
That's when my tushy got shoved out the door.

I love it inside, but outside is best!
Lay in the cool grass, and had a good rest.

That didn't last long, there was too much to do!
Can't quite remember here I hid Daddy's shoe.

I found an old bone, and scratched at a flea,
I watched the dumb squirrels as they jumped in a tree!

I barked at the kids, they got off the bus.
I can't figure out why this makes Mama fuss.

I barked at the neighbor, and I barked at the wind,
I barked and barked, till Mom yelled, "Come in!"

The sun dipped in the west-soon Daddy would come!
I sure love my daddy: we always have fun.

I barked at my daddy, then turned on my charms,
I woo-wooed, "Hello," then jumped in his arms.

Sitting under the table -- it's sooo hard to wait.
Daddy slipped me a goodie right off his plate.

I raced through the house, and scattered my toys,
Ricocheted off the furniture, and made lots of noise.

Mom found her purse - the one I abused.
Daddy let loose a chuckle. Mom asked "Amused??"  

I cowered down low, I must be in trouble.
Dad said, "Wasn't MY boy, it must be his double!"

Mom turned off the TV, and said," Time for bed."
Dad said, "Let's go boy," and patted my head.

I got in my spot, between Mom and Dad,
I thought 'bout my day and what fun I had.

Mama kicked out my bone from the covers below,
Then let loose a sigh - a sigh deep and low.

She gave me a kiss, and snuggled me tight,
And whispered so softly, 'My darling goodnight'
11 hours ago
A lot of label use heat sensitive glue so all that is needed is hot water.
13 hours ago
I don't know anything about Youtube level of "low maintenance" food forest.

I have not grown a food forest though if I were to do a Youtube level of "low maintenance" food forest I would plant all perennials the first year.

Perennials are almost as low maintenance as folks can get.

Lastly I would plant some favorite annuals to make a salad, a pot of beans, etc.
14 hours ago
I vote for all of the above except maybe the soybeans.
15 hours ago
What animal would be cutest if scaled down to pocket-size?

I vote for a Koala Bear
15 hours ago
One of my favorites

16 hours ago
I can't believe I ate that whole pineapple!
17 hours ago