Native Plants
Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
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Saturday - March 20, 2004
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Wildflower Center
Title: Sale of plants at the Wildflower Center
Answered by: Sage Kawecki
QUESTION:
Does the Wildflower Center sell plants?ANSWER:
The Wildflower Center supports two gardening festivals - one in the Spring and Fall. The plants we sell are native to central Texas and are perfect for Austin-style gardens. Be sure to check our Wildflower Center Events Calendar listing for upcoming dates and other programming events.More Wildflower Center Questions
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