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.
Native Plants
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 native plants in my own landscape. Agarita is most known for its very prickly gray-green leaves, which in nature protect
Native Plants
The Yaupon Holly is an evergreen Texas native shrub or small tree that's become one of the most commonly used plants in landscapes around the state. And for good reason! It's highly versatile, withstanding full sun or tolerating full shade, and drought-resistant, but it doesn'
Native Plants
The Anacacho Orchid is a small tree native to Texas and Northern Mexico that's an interesting addition to any Texas native home landscape. The Anacahcho Orchid doesn't take up too much space, it's spring blooms are prolific and it attracts pollinators. It's
Native Plants
Chile Pequin is a smaller Texas native shrub known for its super hot small chiles. These chiles are the fruits this plant produces later summer through fall and to the first frost in winter following its tiny white flowers. The Chile Pequin is a versatile, attractive, and resilient shade-tolerant shrub,