Latest Episodes

Salvia microphylla
While weeding and cleaning his greenhouse Petey finds a nifty native Salvia sp. and tells us all about it.

The Fissures of Men and Dalea formosa too
Petey describes a stretch of road and beautiful plant found along the way.

Oenothera primiveris
Petey whines a little about the wildflower display near his home, but finds a flower that calms him down.

Black Swallowtail
When Petey gets done slinging binomials around he finally decides to talk about a very cool native butterfly.

A Sonoran Desert Reminiscence
Petey fondly remembers an old friend and a favorite plant.

A Spring Report from the Ol’ Guajolote
Petey jabbers about monkey flowers and sandhill cranes and declares that spring has sprung in the desert grassland.