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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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