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From: friday harbor, WA
Region: Northwest
Topic: User Comments
Title: Thank you Mr. Smarty Plants
Answered by: Damon Waitt
Sorting for Fabaceae family for Central Texas
July 21, 2009 - I can't seem to get the database to sort for:
CenTX
Fabacae
Dry
Part shade
Perennials
All habits
Please tell me how
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How can I submit a picture with my question?
November 09, 2010 - How can I submit a picture with my question?
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Mexican species Orbexilum melanocarpum.
January 04, 2013 - This is not a question; just a note to supplement a previous MSP post answering a query about a source for Orbexilum. The "mountain pea" that the original questioner was asking about is the e...
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National Events Calendar
March 06, 2008 - Where is the link to the National Events Calendar?
I would like to submit two events for California.
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Would like a "try instead of" list for non-native plants in Austin, TX.
June 19, 2012 - It would be so helpful if, when asked about a non-native plant, you would do a "try instead of" list.
I have about 45 plants to reseach from my landscaping firm, and it's wearing me out to try to...
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