Slice of Life 35: Texas Wildflowers

Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons

Texas is famous for its colorful wildflowers. We would be remiss if we didn’t create an episode to honor the Texas wildflowers. For those lucky enough to come to Texas, try to make the trip in the spring. For those who can’t come to Texas, at least we have an episode to talk about bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, and Indian blankets.
Dialogue
A: Tava aqui pensando, Tâmara, se as flores são silvestres, por que você tem que plantar elas?
B: Bom, elas crescem selvagens aqui no Texas, mas você pode plantá-las em seu quintal no outono.
A: Mas as flores silvestres florescem na primavera, certo?
B: Sim, mas as plantas mesmo crescem durante todo o inverno.
A: Posso simplesmente jogar as sementes no gramado do jardim da frente?
B: Na verdade, não. É melhor plantar sementes diretamente no solo, com sol pleno e terra com boa drenagem.
A: Qual é a sua favorita?
B: As minhas favoritas são as bluebonnets. Adoro vê-las ao longo das rodovias enquanto dirijo pela cidade.
A: Eu também, e gosto muito de ver uma mistura de flores.
A: I’ve been thinking, Tamara, if they are wildflowers, why do you have to plant them?
B: Well, here in Texas, they grow wild, but you can plant them in your yard in the fall.
A: But the wildflowers bloom in the spring, right?
B: They do, but the actual plants grow all winter long.
A: Can I just throw the seeds on the grassy lawn in the front yard?
B: Actually, no. It’s best to plant seeds directly on the soil, with full sun, and good drainage.
A: Do you have a favorite?
B: My favorites are the bluebonnets. I love to see them along the highways as I drive around town.
A: Me too, and I really like to see a mixture of the flowers.