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Importance of Native Milkweed
September 2, 2015
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The milkweed is the only plant on which monarch butterflies will lay their eggs and caterpillars feed.
We have lost 90% of the monarch population in the last 25 years…
Weekly Wildflowers of Texas
July 22, 2015
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This summer, we have been talking about and sharing native wildflowers that you can find growing in Houston and southeast Texas…
DIY Toad Abode
June 29, 2015
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Toad abodes are a whimsical and practical projects and make charming additions to any garden. Toads are beneficial critters because they consume insects and…