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 - May 25, 2013
From: houston, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: User Comments
Title: You are welcome
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:
Dear Mills, You are right. My elm has elm finger galls. Thank youANSWER:
Some folks might reply "no problem", but Mr. Smarty Plants prefers "you're welcome".
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