Spring 2018

Most everything came out of winter hibernation doing well.

Uncovered for the season (Early spring)

This a Opuntia chlorotica I grew from seed.  The seed came from a Twin Falls Idaho plant (Orton Botanical Gardens, original plant from Southern Utah).  It so far has proven to be hands down the hardest O. chlorotica I have tried.  

Western Skink

Found Just outside my front door.  I have been seeing these guys for a while, but this is the first time I've been lucky enough to get a picture.   

"Baby Rita"

Opuntia basilaris (popped up from potting soil that contained a different plant) So far it has been hardy. 

Echinocactus polycephalus (Sothern NV)

Opuntia engelmannii x basilaris

Echinocactus polycephalus (Meadview AZ)

The slow start for pond number 2. 

Gopher Snake (front of house)

American Gold Finch

Crowned Sparrow (backyard)