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| Living lightly on the land November 21, 2008 Are most of the materials used in the Center recyclable materials? For instance, the wood floors and HVAC systems? Thanks, Joel Rodriguez View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Potting soil used in Wildflower Center nursery October 23, 2008 I recently purchased several beautiful little plants at your Fall plant sale and notice how very happy and healthy they all are! Please tell me if you mix your own potting soil and what your potting ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Purchase of herbs from Wildflower Center October 18, 2008 Can I purchase herbs from the Wildflower Center? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Official definition of native plants March 06, 2008 Does the Wildflower center have an official definition of "native" plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Maintenance policy for Ask Mr. Smarty Plants February 04, 2008 Greetings, I am a volunteer at the University of Washington’s Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural library. I am currently developing a maintenance policy for our database of gardening questions and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where can one learn about gardening with native plants August 20, 2007 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, Where can I go to learn more about gardening with native plants? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Online list of plants in Wildflower Center gardens May 15, 2007 Hi I was able to see some of the wonderful gardens on tour today (gardens on tour)..they were out of the list with plants listed but told me I could find it online...I can not find it..could you ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to search the Wildflower Center website March 28, 2007 How the heck do I find a list of local native low-growing plants that are shade tolerant on this web site? The search functions don't seem to be specific enough. I searched specifying Texas, subshr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Purchase access to plants at Wildflower Center February 08, 2007 I am interested in purchasing some of your plants. How can I do that? Do you send plants thru the mail or is their a nursery near you that has access to your plants that does? I am interested in Sa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native plants for pots for wedding in November October 03, 2006 Will any of the plants that are in your big plant sale be flowering in November? I am looking for plants that would do well in pots because I'd like to use them as center pieces at a wedding (in Aus... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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