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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Ask Mr. Smarty Plants
Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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Saturday - April 21, 2012
From: St. Louis, MO
Region: Midwest
Topic: Problem Plants
Title: Proposal of marriage to Mr. Smarty Plants
Answered by: Barbara Medford
QUESTION:
Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: Will you marry me? Garden bliss hangs in the balance.ANSWER:
No. I'm already married to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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