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From: austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Wildflower Center
Title: Online list of plants in Wildflower Center gardens
Answered by: Nan Hampton
We also have a Wildflower Center Master Taxa List for all species that have been documented as occurring on the grounds of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Get started in native plant landscaping
March 15, 2004 - How do I get started in native plant landscaping?
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Where can one learn about gardening with native plants
August 20, 2007 - Dear Mr. Smarty Plants,
Where can I go to learn more about gardening with native plants?
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When does Ziziphus obtusifolia leaf and flower in Austin?
March 22, 2010 - Hello Mr. S.P.,
Do you know when the Texas buckthorn, Ziziphus obtusifolia (I believe), flowers (and leafs out) in Austin? Is there one at the Wildflower Center?
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Potting soil used in Wildflower Center nursery
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Native plant education
February 18, 2003 - Do you provide resources about native plants to middle school educators?
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