You see the strangest things on a motorcycle and the areas around Grimes and Washington counties have their fair share. This week it felt like we were rolling through a Dr. Seuss book. We have a soft spot for this little corner of the universe near Old River Rd and FM 1370.
The wildflower season in Texas is like a fireworks show. Every time you think it’s over, it isn’t. Starting with a big boom of Bluebonnets in early Spring it dissolves gradually into a billion points of multicolored lights by Summer. Sunflowers and the 4th of July mark the end of the show. It was a decent vintage this year. But wait, there’s more—the Bluebells are coming (stay tuned).
To the very end beauty remains in the pasture grasses of Washington County. For months they’re loyal to the pasture and to all who live there. At the end the grasses have two choices: roll themselves up to serve base apetites or stay the course, continue to serve the pasture, and give birth to new life.
The pasture grasses of Washington County run the gamut from Bahia to Bermuda and from Winter Rye to native varietals whose names are long-forgotten. People say we don’t have seasons in Texas but anyone who rides through the counties West of Houston can tell you exactly which season it is just by looking at the pastures.
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