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Xeriscaping bill signed into law
A bill which aims to prevent Texas homeowner associations from prohibiting use of native grasses or xeriscapes in landscaping was signed into law on June 13, 2013.
The Fragrant Mimosa would like your attention, please!
**ARCHIVED POST ** As you are walking through a field you might happen to notice Fragrant Mimosa because of its beautiful pink blossoms. Or maybe its sweet scent will get your attention. If not it might just “grab you” with its claws as you brush past it.
Hummingbirds love this plant!
To support their highly active life, hummingbirds need high energy nectar from many different plants. One great native plant for Texas is the Hummingbird Bush.
Buck Moths, Green Dragons and the Fiery Searcher
By Delmar Cain My retirement years have been filled with a delightful romp through the wonders of nature. Discovering that the Grote’s Buck Moth (Hemileuca grotei) had a camp on our property turned on another small bulb for me in nature’s big backyard. Obviously I have spent a lot of
July board meeting in Brenham
**ARCHIVED POST ** The third quarter State Board meeting will be Saturday, July 20th, at the Blinn College Student Center in Brenham.
Not In Control—Save Some Seeds
By Delmar Cain In several articles of this column I have mentioned “the right of way “ which adjoins each side of our public roads. My wife has reminded me on many occasions that my own father cautioned her to be vigilant, as I had a “wandering eye” when I
Graduate research grant awarded
Michelle Green of the University of Texas in Arlington was awarded the Ann Miller Gonzalez Research Grant for her graduate research into the effects of urban ecology on native plants and its implications for recovery of native ecosystems.
Nominations open for annual awards
**ARCHIVED POST ** Know of someone who deserves recognition for work on native plants and their environments? Nominate them for one of our annual awards.
In The Battle Against Invasives—Save Some Seeds
By Delmar Cain During the course of a year I usually go on several fieldtrips, most of which also include an opportunity to see and identify the birds that are the object of the trip or which happen to be along the route. I generally do okay for the birds
Quilt project will benefit scholarship fund
For a third year, Tricia Hopkins is challenging members to help raise money for the Kate Hillhouse Scholarship Fund by creating a quilt to be auctioned off.
New chapter forming in Uvalde
**ARCHIVED POST ** There may soon be a new Native Plant Society chapter in Uvalde.
Call for papers
Writers are invited to submit research papers, general papers on topics of interest, and “how to” articles related to themes of the 2013 Texas Native Plants Symposium.
