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SAFFRON (CROCUS SATIVUS) CAN BE HARVESTED IN HOUSTON By Marilyn O’Connor “The Herb Lady” I happened to see an ad in a magazine from White Flower Farm for the corms to grow saffron. I’ve always wanted to grow saffron and gave them a call in late July. I told...
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ROSES MAY BE TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING — LISTEN! By GAYE HAMMOND HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY Past President (pictured — Gaye’s rose garden) Tons of crunchy brown leaves in trees but none on roses? You’re are doing a good job battling brutal weather...
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Rose Care Before & After a Flood By Suzanne Gilbert Houston Rose Society Living in Southeast Texas unfortunately brings the possibility of heavy rain and flooding when storms come in from the Gulf. There are things gardeners can do before and after a flood to save...
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REPLACING NON-NATIVES WITH LOCAL NATIVES By Katy Emde Native Plant Society of Texas/Houston Chapter npsot.org/wp/houston Every year native plant enthusiasts learn of more reasons why growing LOCAL native plants: • support our wildlife by providing shelter and food. •...
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“Removing insects from an ecosystem spells its doom…” By Dr. Doug Tallamy Excerpted from “Bringing Nature Home” http://www.bringingnaturehome.net/gardening-for-life.html What will it take to give our local animals what they need to...
