The legend of the Indian Paintbrush

From the garden

Today’s column is week two of ideas to keep youngsters engaged this summer. While not exactly a gardening column topic, “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush” is a charming legend of how the Indian paintbrush wildflower came to be named.

In just a few pages Tomie dePaola captures the visions of how the Texas High Plains may have looked just a few generations ago as the home of Native …