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What plants make
good gifts for children?, by Sandra Devall, Class of '98 |
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I want to attract butterflies to my
yard. What can I do to attract them?, by
Marian Rouse, Class of '98 |
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I recently purchased a bonsai at the floral department of
a local grocery store. I have a book, but have not had any luck
keeping them alive in the past. What am I doing
wrong?, by Dianne Butler, Class of '99 |
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What features should we look for when
choosing half an acre on which we plan to build our home with a lovely
informal garden, which will include some fruit trees and vegetables?,
by Anne Ward, Class of '99 |
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I am
interested in planting a garden in the historic district on Galveston Island.
Which plants were mainstays in gardens circa 1900?, by Gail Ayers, Class of
'99 |
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What is a
hummingbird garden?, by Bill Curry, Class of '99 |
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My
house is elevated several feet above the natural grade. The elevated
foundation is not attractive and I want to use landscaping to improve the
appearance. How would I do this?, by Mary E. J. Collins, Class
of '99 |
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About two
years ago I started using cottonseed meal for my acid loving flowers such
as azaleas, blueberries, etc. Now I am hearing that cottonseed meal
is great for the vegetable garden and other areas of the yard.
Will you please explain the use and benefits of this material and when it
should be used and not used? I also use barnyard manure., by
Polly Gordy, Class of '98 |
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I
know honeybees are good pollinators, but are bumblebees good pollinators
also?, by Cynthia W. Mueller, Class of '98 |
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The
roses in my new bed are not doing well and there is a white fungus under
the mulch. Should I start over?, by Peggy Borer, Class of '98 |
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Last
season I hung hummingbird feeders outside my kitchen window.
Unfortunately, we didn't attract any hummingbirds. What
did I do wrong?, by Marsha Lassiter, Class of '00 |
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What
is the state insect for Texas and can I raise them in my garden?, by
Tom Boone, Class of '00 |
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We
recently moved to a newly built home. Having small children, I am
interested in knowing what outdoor plants are poisonous., by Horace
Kelso, Class of '01 |

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