Counting Caterpillars
We have a special affinity for large, beautiful swallowtails and want to see their population thrive. When we acquired Vista...
Grass Is Everywhere
As I ride around in my new Honda Pioneer, looking for critters and new blossoms, tall grass in myriad varieties...
Native Hollies In Your Garden Or On The Farm
Three native hollies are grown at Vista Farm: Dahoon, Yaupon and Inkberry, but they will also work in your garden with proper care.
2024 Journal
A journal of weather and species sightings at Vista Farm in 2024.
Links To All Posts
We’ve posted quite a bit since 2019 and not all the titles appear on the About page. Here they are. Enjoy!
Building An All-Native Wildflower Habitat
Building a new pollinator habitat of all native wildflowers with funding from the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program.
Weather & Species Sightings in 2023
December 31, 2023 -- Happy New Year To All. December 5, 2023 -- What a difference a good rain can...
Nightshade Vegetables. Are You sensitive?
There is no doubt that pharmaceutical research into the healthful uses of even some highly toxic plants is valuable and...
Weather Conditions & Species Sightings in 2022
December 30, 2022 -- After last week's Arctic freeze it's warmed up to a normal 60ish, but torrential rain made...
Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida swept through Madisonville, LA, on August 29, 2021, causing downed trees and much debris at Vista Farm.
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