Archive for April 15th, 2009

We’ve gotten a huge number of hits on our “Bluebonnets Watch” post and I think it might be appropriate to update by saying: yes, the bluebonnets are out! You can see them for sure in the following spots:

1. A large mass of them on the 35N south of the exit for the spur to go downtown. They are on the east side of the freeway.

2. A field of them on the 820 coming from Arlington, about five miles west of Cooper.

3. Along the Trinity Trails between Hulen and University.

4. Along the 30 west on the east side of the road, west of the University onramp, basically outside the Botanic gardens.

5. Along University Blvd. between TCU and the river, on the east side.

6. In the 377 traffic circle off of Camp Bowie.

Does it seem to you that all the sites I’ve listed are grasslands beside freeways? It does seem to be true. I’ve been looking for the bluebonnets for weeks and the most promising location is beside a freeway. No doubt there are more sites than these. Keep your eyes peeled, and if you know of any others, please do comment.