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| Source for seeds of Aniscanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii January 24, 2009 I am Kevin Campbell of Campbell Family Nursery. I wish to try some of your native flame acanthus or wrights desert honeysuckle. Aniscanthus quadrifilus wrightii Ii believe. Do you know of a seed sourc... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for eastern red cedar trees for Pennsylvania January 20, 2009 Please help, Mr. Smarty Pants! I live in Easton PA, and I would like to create an instant screen on my property line using Eastern Redcedar trees. I was hoping to find 5 to 6 foot trees. Most place... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for supplier of cedar plants in Pennsylvania January 20, 2009 Mr. Smarty Pants - please disregard a stupid question I asked a little earlier today about sourcing cedar plants near Easton, PA. I figured out looking up "Nurseries" could lead to Yellow Pages ent... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Acer leucoderm (chalk maple) January 19, 2009 Do you know where I can purchase a chalk maple (Acer leucoderme)? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| ID for pines along Interstate 45 January 12, 2009 Along the interstate (45) once you get up past Conroe and closer to Dallas, there are some type of pne tree that grows in the medians and on the sides. I love these trees but haven't been able to id... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sources for cedar and Texas sedge seeds in Central Texas December 27, 2008 Where can I buy cedar and Texas sedge seeds in the central Texas area? What will be the cost? I have found a few nurseries who sell 4 inch pots, but that is very costly for the size of area I want to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| More questions about Asclepias spp. December 24, 2008 Hi. Thank-you for replying to my message. What does Emory's Milkweed look like? I have been trying to find out, but no luck. Also What Milkweeds did you find for sale as seeds and plants? Does Texas ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trying to find a supplier for east Texas wetland plants December 11, 2008 Mr. Smarty Plants, I'm trying to find suppliers for native, East Texas wetland plants (edge and submerged) and can't seem to find any. Can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for Asclepians texana and other milkweed seeds December 10, 2008 Hi. I was wondering where I could find seeds of Asclepias Texana, and other rare or uncommon Milkweeds. I am looking for seeds of all the Asclepias species. I have swamp, Clasping, and butterflyweed... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Matelea for Indiana December 05, 2008 I have been searching unsuccessfully I might add for a vine species called Matelea. These vines benefit the Monarch butterflies but no butterfly places online carry them. Where would a good place be... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants For Sale November 30, 2008 I have to move out of my home to take care of my mother. I have various plants in the small yard (6 mo old). If I dig them up and pot them, is there someone who will buy them? Thanks,Pat View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for native plant nurseries November 29, 2008 I am in 75862 zip code which is a long way from everywhere. I am trying to find native plant nurseries within 100 miles. Many sites just talk about native plants, and have photos, but very little info... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for Monterey, California November 25, 2008 I'm attempting to get my grandparents to buy native plants for their Monterey, CA yard. They are looking for neat-looking, flowering plants that are easy for yard workers to maintain. The area is san... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees with beautiful fall foliage November 18, 2008 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, This fall I have been seeing a tree with beautiful red leaves all over Austin and someone told me that these are Chinese tallow trees. Can you tell me where I might buy one of... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Cissus trifoliata a food source for wildlife? November 10, 2008 We apparently have Cissus Trifoliata growing around and over our porch.I was thinking about trying to remove it and plant grape vines instead as our desert tortoises will eat grape leaves. My question... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible source of dermatitis in Wisconsin November 10, 2008 I hunt in a Marshy area in central WI. I have had a breakout on my skin that is not from poison ivy. There is a plant that has pine like needles on it that look like dried up pine needles that is ye... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Purchase source for Jamaica Sawgrass November 09, 2008 Any idea where to find this plant? Does the center sell them? Cladium mariscus ssp. jamaicense (Crantz) Kükenth. Jamaica swamp sawgrass, Jamaican Saw-grass, Saw-grass Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Location of Texas wild olive (Cordia boissieri) for sale October 29, 2008 Do you know where to purchase Cordia boissieri A. DC.? I recently lost a tree during Hurricane Ike (I live in Houston, Texas)and have prepared the old area for a new tree. I've been researching the ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Suppliers Directory October 27, 2008 we are a wholesale wetland plants nursery.we'd like to be added to your wetland plant suppliers list. thank you tammy sons tn nursery 12845 state rt 108 altamont tn 37301 931-692-4252 www.wetl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for purchase of non-native Tradescantia zebrina October 04, 2008 Is there a nursery near me that carries Wandering Jew plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| History of plant Poliomintha longiflora October 01, 2008 My question is about the known history of a plant Poliomintha longiflora. In the 1930's (according to my grandmother) in any Mexican market in Texas you could buy this dried plant then known as Wild ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Lenophyllum texanum (coastal stonecrop) September 29, 2008 Hi, Where can you purchase native coastal stonecrop or texas sedum; preferably out in East Texas? Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Purchase source for non-native Aerva Lanata plant September 18, 2008 I am looking for a place where I could buy the Aerva Lanata Plant, would you happen to know? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Locating source for Iva frutescens September 03, 2008 Do you know where I can purchase the plant Iva Frutescens, sometimes called the Miracle Bush or Jesuit's bark? Do you know if this bush attracts Monarch Butterflies? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Brazoria Hawthorne September 01, 2008 I want to buy several Brazoria Hawthorn to plant in my yard and need a source, can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for materials for making seedballs September 01, 2008 Regarding your answer to the person looking for Red Clay for making seedballs: The Red Clay can be found at Armadillo Clay in Austin, TX. (The inquirer lives in Round Rock). The Wildflower Center arti... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Wildflower seeds for Nocona, Texas August 13, 2008 I have a place on Lake Nocona in Nocona,TX and am wanting to buy native wild flower seeds that will take the heat and little water. I have both sunlight and shade. I,m interested in the western prairi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source of black cherries for Tennessee August 12, 2008 I need to know where black cherries grow in TN. I need a source of black cherries in TN. Do they grow easily and can the trees be bought? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for a steep lot in Tennessee August 07, 2008 I have built a home on a very steep lot (approx 1 1/2 acres)in Northern Central Tenn in Jackson County. The lot is too steep to mow and some of it is too steep to stand on comfortably. My question is... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Bluebonnets for wedding in February August 04, 2008 I'm getting married in February 2009. My father passed away when I was younger and thus, won't be there to walk me down the aisle. His favorite flower was bluebonnets and I would like to include t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where to purchase a non-native gardenia August 02, 2008 Where can I buy a gardenia plant in south austin? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting native yaupons on fence line for privacy July 26, 2008 I live in the country and someone bought the place next door and is building a house close to me.(150 yards) I want to plant yaupon trees on my fence line. Can I get seeds somewhere? I have yaupons ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for purchase of native Parkinsonia aculeata July 01, 2008 I would like to buy a Jerusalem Thorn Tree plant. I will purchase seeds if plant is not available. Can you tell me where I can purchase either? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identification of palm plant June 21, 2008 Hello! I just bought a tiny 10" tall feather leafed palm. I did my research first though, and thought I was buying an areca palm. Now after doing more research, I really have no idea what type of pal... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source of seeds for Schisandra glabra (bay starvine) June 21, 2008 Hi, I am looking for an herbal plant, Schisandra. It bears red berries. Please let me know where I can find/ buy this plant. Thanks. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pictures and sources for black trilliums June 10, 2008 Do you have pictures and/or sources for Black Trilliums? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where plants can be purchased in Jennings, FL June 07, 2008 I would like to know where I can buy some plants to plant on my property to grow? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native wetland plants nursery June 03, 2008 I need to replant a disturbed wetlands area in Brookfield, CT. I have a list of plants (Sparganium americanum, sagittaria latifolia, pontederia cordata, peltandra virginica ) etc. Where to I go to o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Food value of cultivars of eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) May 21, 2008 Can you suggest any resources regarding the wildlife value of native plant cultivars? For example, I can only buy an eastern red Cedar cultivar in my region: "Burkii" or "Emerald Sentinel". I w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Information on Lansium domesticum May 20, 2008 Where can I purchase a Lansium domesticum plant ? Will it grow here in Auburn, Wa? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for Penstemon calycocus May 01, 2008 Do you know where I can obtain Penstemon calycocus? I live in Annapolis. I am willing to look at mail order sources. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cutting costs on purchase of plants in Boston April 19, 2008 I spend OVER $600 per season on annuals for my gardens here in the Boston area each year. I wonder if there is any place you are aware that I can buy discounted plants? I grow the typical geraniums, m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Weed eradication in Turfallo April 18, 2008 I live in the Texas Panhandle and last June we planted Turfallo in our backyard - we now have lots of weeds - my information says I can use products containing MSM and 2410 to eradicate weeds. I am a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source for non-native, invasive Chocolate Mimosa March 30, 2008 Hi, I was wondering if you know where I can get seeds for a Chocolate Mimosa Tree? I saw one and I fell in love with the colors but I can not find any seeds or a tree. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seed sources for gardening projects for kids March 27, 2008 Hello! I want to grow some agriculture plants for my kids, namely, cotton, alfalfa, etc. Do you know of a source to buy seeds without chemicals? Thanks! p.s. If you have any other ideas for co... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Rhizobium sources for bluebonnets March 25, 2008 Where can you buy Rhizobium for your bluebonnet seeds? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Source for purchase of Texas Madrone March 23, 2008 Where can we buy a Texas Madrone, the Peeling Tree, or Naked Indian tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source of Dalea greggii seeds March 14, 2008 I want to purchase Gregg Dalea seeds. Where can I order them? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Sources for native plants in Wimberly, TX March 10, 2008 Where can I go to find a good selection of Central Texas Native plants. I live in Wimberley and I want to fill my garden and land with native plants, shrubs and trees. I cannot find a place to purcha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Source of seeds for non-native Josephs Coat March 08, 2008 Looking for some time for Joseph's coat seeds,(Althernanthera--Chartreuse), Can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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