Friends, We recently received a request that we ask folks sign a name at the end of a post. My partner, co-owner Lee and I think that's a good idea. It's...
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Apr 1, 2005 12:05 pm
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Everywhere I've seen white mountain laurel, it has been among the usual deep purple and with a few whose color is closer to lavendar. Sierra Madera in Pecos...
A question from Louisiana: what is the genus and species of white mountain laurel in Texas? I think of Kalmia latifolia as mountain laurel and its natural...
Hi all, I'm happy to finally be able to announce that the very first formative meeting of the Lost Pines Chapter of the NPSOT will be held on Sunday, April...
Phil Schappert
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Apr 1, 2005 2:06 pm
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Charles, another common name for Sophora secundifolia is "mescal bean" and the Apaches used to crush the seeds and add them to the mescal for added kick....
... We have one forest with a large population of native Mountain Laurel--I think it just mutated, if that is the right word, from that population. Susan...
Does anyone know any nurseries that has American Smoke Trees (Cotinus obovatus) IN STOCK right now??? The closer to Burleson County, the better. Thanks. ...
We're pleased to announce that the image gallery at http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/gallery/gallery_query.htm is fully functional once more. Our difficulties...
Contact Information: Celebrate Spring: Free Plant Walk at Barton Springs AUSTIN, TX— Nicole Telkes, of Wild Spirit Botanicals and Bodywork, will be leading a...
Tuesday, April 12th, 9:30 a.m., Harlingen, TX "Birding at McKelvey Park." Volunteers from the RGV chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will provide this...
Not sure of any parks that she could visit, but San Augustine is absolutely gorgeous right now! The yards of people living off of Hwy. 21 from the square east...
Bev, I drove from Dallas to nacagdoches April last year, taking many back roads to look at flowers. here is what I made note of: Baptisia on roadsides - just...
I'm looking at buying the following plants in the smallest size possible (6-pack, no larger then 4", not 1 gallon). 1) Scarlet Sage(Salvia coccinea) 2) Cedar...
Does anyone have any recommendations for native plants over a septic tank drain field? We are located in Central Texas, around 70 miles west of Austin. I know...
Hi Ralph! If you want some scarlet sage, I have it growing all over the place. How many do you need? I live in San Antonio. John Wiesen ... From: "Ralph...
The Cibolo Nature Center's 15th annual Mostly Native Plant Sale is 9 AM to 3 PM next Saturday, April 16 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne, Texas. The...
Last fall I planted some gulf muhly (muehlenbergia capilaris [sp?]) in full sun, from 1 Gal. pots, 24" o.c. I left the brown stalks on all winter, but cut them...
I live a lot farther south and the muhly's here that were trimmed are just recently sending out new shoots. I think that, if you seeing some growth, they...
Owen, If you don't get an answer contact John Snowden. He would know. His number is in our state newsletters under nurseries and as an add usually. Kathy ......
Over the weekend my husband created me a goldfish pond/water garden in the
making. As I reviewed many "rules" of having a goldfish pond, I came across
a...
... Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an invasive species whose sale and possession is illegal. For more information, see the following pages: ...
Jason, Thank you for your quick response. I thought that I had read something along
these lines, but wasn't sure. Could you recommend anything that is not...
Jennifer, Jason is correct and this problem plant should be treated as a problem and I would have suggested you not get it even if it was legal (which it...
I've got a million seedlings all over. Come out with a seed flat and we'll fix you right up. Bring a couple of one-gallon pots and receive free Passiflora...
Kathy, Thank you so much! You and Jason have been more informative than any internet links I have found. I will definitely follow your advise and check out...
Kathy, I wonder if it is legal and safe if a person were to get the water lilies from a nearby pond to add to their personal backyard water garden? [Non-text...
