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From: Gonzales, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Locating source for Crataegus Brazoria (Brazoria Hawthorn)
Answered by: Nan Hampton
Resources for wildlife garden in Maryland
September 10, 2007 - I've recently bought a home in Cambridge in Dorchester County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. I want my small garden to have native plants that will sustain birds, butterflies and visiting wildlife. ...
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Sources for buffalo grass seed in Junction, TX
December 19, 2004 - I'm looking for a local supplier for buffalograss sod near Junction, Texas. I want to have it installed on my dad's gravesite. The cemetary in Junction has minimal maintenance available and, of co...
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Looking for a source for Texas persimmon tree (Diospyros texana)
March 23, 2010 - I have looked all over for Texas persimmon trees but am having a difficult time finding any for sale.
Do you know of any nurseries near Austin or Georgetown that sells them?
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Gathering seeds of Indian Blanket from Duncanville TX
June 09, 2012 - We have a field full of Indian Blanket that are blooming now and would like to share some seeds with our friends! Where is the seed on them and I take it we wait till they are done blooming to get the...
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Source for wildflower seeds of milkweed family (Asclepiadaceae)
February 14, 2008 - I am a lifelong amateur botanist/horticulturist and am trying to find a source for wild flower seeds of the milkweed family (Asclepiadacea). Thanks.
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