More Texas wildflower joy near Independence

The wildflower-filled fields, farms, and ranches between Giddings and Independence make up some of the prettiest country in Texas.… Read More

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Bluebonnets are popping off in Texas this spring, so much so that I made time for a second wildflower safari last Friday, heading east through farm country toward Independence. I shared Part 1 of that drive yesterday. Today, here’s Part 2.

The rolling fields, farms, and ranches between Giddings and Independence make up some of the prettiest country in all of Texas. These two horses were smack in the middle of it, enjoying their bluebonnet field of dreams.

I thought they might saunter over to say hello as I photographed the flowers. But the horse on the right was wary, and the one on the left barely left off its grazing to take a quick glance before getting back to it.

I love the blue of bluebonnets with the new, yellow-green leaves of mesquite trees.

As the sun dropped toward the horizon, we enjoyed the rural beauty of east-central Texas.

A swath of white, wild onion-like wildflowers caught my eye.

Does anyone know the name?

Atop a hill of exposed rock, a Hill Country-esque scene greeted us.

An overgrown gravel lane traced a track through the wildflowers.

A cedar-post barbed wire fence ran through it too.

Coreopsis, I think

Cholla added its branching beauty to the rugged scenery.

Mouse-eared prickly pear too

One last look down the bluebonnet path

The golden hour glow was starting. We considered staying on the hill to watch the sunset, but I couldn’t help thinking there might be even prettier views ahead.

Found one!

And gleaming, mahogany horses

An old barn with