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Pink Mimosa—NICE, But Not Near A Walkway
By Delmar CainPublished in The Boerne Star on March 22, 2013 It was about 20 inches tall, had tiny leaves, and was growing in the middle of a vacant lot in the subdivision. It had been browsed, probably by deer, and looked stunted. Had it not been for the ball-like
New chapter forming in Glen Rose
**ARCHIVED POST ** A charter meeting of the new Prairie Rose Chapter was held Saturday, March 9, at the Somervell County Citizens Center in Glen Rose.
Publications archives expanded
**ARCHIVED POST ** Our publication archives section has now been expanded to include all issues of our magazine published since the beginning of the Society through 2012. The archives issues are in a pdf format which may be downloaded. Thanks to our volunteers who helped scan the magazines. **ARCHIVED POST**
The Early Show May Be The Best
By Delmar Cain Spring may be on its way, but 50 mph winds from the north with morning lows near freezing tell us that it has not arrived yet. Those brisk winds were enough to blow the almost budding tips from many of the trees. Trees and plants struggle against
Book your hotel reservation for Corpus
**ARCHIVED POST ** The 2013 annual symposium and member’s meeting will be held on October 17-20, at the Holiday Inn – Emerald Beach located at 1102 South Shoreline on the bay shore in downtown Corpus Christi. Attendees will receive a discounted rate of $89 per night plus tax for standard
State board to meet in Glen Rose
**ARCHIVED POST ** The State Board will hold its next quarterly meeting in Glen Rose on Saturday, April 20.
Landscaping classes offered in San Antonio
**ARCHIVED POST ** Classes teaching landscaping with native plants will be offered in San Antonio this Spring at three locations and in two different skill levels.
Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem, Schizachyrium scoparium, is one of the three dominant species that make up our tall and short grass prairies.
Something Pleasant—Bush Palmetto
By Delmar Cain Apparently it is official. In its February 15, 2013 edition the Texas Climate News reported that 2012 was a “record-warm year in (the) contiguous US, Texas, (and) many Texas cities.” As I sit here looking out the window and wishing that I were climbing around outside among
Native seed legislation introduced
**ARCHIVED POST ** Representative Mike Villareal of San Antonio has introduced two new bills in the state legislature which aim to increase the production of native seeds.
Rough-Leaf Dogwood—A NICE Tree For A Wet Spot
By Delmar Cain If you are like me, variety is welcomed, especially in plants and trees. One of the necessary ingredients for variety in plants is variety in conditions, including soil, moisture, sun and exposure. Many of us have an area that seems to either collect or hold more moisture
Landscape classes announced for Spring
**ARCHIVED POST ** The Native Plant Society of Texas will offer five classes in the Dallas – Ft Worth area in Spring 2013 for homeowners and landscape professionals. All are introductory classes and will be offered on Saturdays.
