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Last year about this time, we detailed a turf-to-bed conversion in the front yard of our rental house in the downtown Lavaca neighborhood of San Antonio. We thought it would be helpful to share what happened over the past year on that small square of yard, thoughtfully converted from a drought-damaged lawn to a mostly [...]
Lush green lawns will soon turn brown from drought if the Edwards Aquifer readings continue to fall. Right now we are only six feet above the trigger point of 640 feet for unprecedented Stage 3 water restrictions. Stage 3 restricts watering with automatic irrigation systems, sprinklers and soaker hoses to once every 14 days. Officials at [...]
Graduate student Dara Satterfield came to town in late January for the second time in 12 months to take the pulse of the Monarch butterfly population at the San Antonio River Museum Reach Milkweed Patch. There, dozens of Tropical milkweed plants play year round host to Monarch butterflies. Satterfield works closely with local volunteers like [...]
As Texas enters a third year of drought, San Antonio Water System is bracing for the possibility that Stage III water restrictions may be activated for the first time in our city’s history as early as March. While that possibility is unlikely so early in the year, SAWS officials presented a compelling case for early [...]
In an admirable attempt to share the history of one of San Antonio’s most cherished trees, the Famous Trees of Texas program has installed QR code signage in front of the Ben Milam Bald Cypress, the majestic Bald Cypress tree perched on the east bank of the San Antonio River at the Commerce St. bridge [...]
The “Story of San Antonio” has never been merely that: one city, one story, one voice. Parallels can be drawn to communities across the United States and the world as human beings try to navigate ever-changing economic, social and environmental landscapes. It’s an expedition that is reflected in and (we hope) aided by our [...]
The pecan tree at the Alamo is the oldest tree on the property, according to Alamo horticulturist Mark Nauschutz. It was planted in 1850 by explorer, rancher and entrepreneur Peter Gallagher who owned the property where the Alamo gift shop now stands. Nauschutz labeled the tree a “pampered princess,” given the excellent care and feeding [...]
“Laws are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree.” –from “Trees,” a poem by Joyce Kilmer In San Antonio, Arbor Day takes place the first Saturday of November, when temperatures and soils are receptive to planting trees. The event has its [...]
By Monika Maeckle “The magic is that you’re there and you’re participating and it all comes together in this wonderful stew.” –Susan Price, on TEDx San Antonio Talks If you’ve never enjoyed a TED Talk, I encourage you to visit the TED website right now and take [...]
By Robert Rivard Labor Day is by tradition a day of rest from work, a day of parades, backyard barbecues, football games for some, the last days before back-to-school for others, a spree at the mall for many. Here at The Rivard Report, it’s a quiet celebration. Our little labor of love is six months [...]
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