Championing the southeast
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Woodlanders Inc. is a mail-order nursery in Aiken, SC, that specializes in southeastern native plants and other rare species. Their collection includes a wide selection of magnolias, as well as unusual osmanthus and evergreen gingers. Clients include the US National Arboretum in Washington, DC; the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro, NC; and the New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA. The nursery also sells some plants that are on the federal endangered species list, but these cannot be mailed out of South Carolina due to legal restrictions on interstate commerce in endangered species.
Publication Name: American Horticulturist
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0096-4417
Year: 1995
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The pawpaw paradox: an enigmatic native tree emerges from obscurity
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The pawpaw tree has slipped into relative obscurity but may return to prominence if the PawPaw Foundation is successful in promoting its fruit and chemical uses. Asimina triloba is a member of the annona family, many members of which have medicinal properties. The pawpaw shows signs of making cancer cells more vulnerable to chemical attack, and could yield a natural insecticide. Founded by R Neal Peterson, the foundation hopes to increase the fruit's popularity and is working with universities to improve varieties.
Publication Name: American Horticulturist
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0096-4417
Year: 1995
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A cavalcade of critters
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Deer are the primary mammalian menace to gardens but rabbits, moles, voles, raccoons, gophers, chipmunks, ground and tree squirrels, and groundhogs are also major pests. Fences designed for the appropriate species are the best foil, but other measures for each are discussed. Examination of droppings, tracks, and the damage done can help identify nocturnal animals. Hardware cloth, fine mesh, and plastic or foil are among the most-used methods.
Publication Name: American Horticulturist
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0096-4417
Year: 1995
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