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 is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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Thursday - October 01, 2015
From: Crescent City, CA
Region: California
Topic: Invasive Plants, Wildflower Center
Title: Information about person who handles invasive species at the Wildflower Center
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
Would you please provide me a name, phone, and email address, of the person in your office who handles invasive species? Thanks,ANSWER:
Please go to the Wildflower Center "Contact" page and either send an email via "Contact Us Directly" or telephone the Wildflower Center receptionist at 512-232-0200 and ask for this information.
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