State flowers, state pride

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A majority of states in the United States have selected natives, or plant genera that include both natives and exotics as their official state flowers. Native plant advocates in these states have lobbied their legislators to either change their state flowers to native species as it is widely felt that a flower selected as a state's official flower should tell visitors something about the state

Varieties, State flowers

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The evolution of prairie nurseries

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The growing demand for wildflowers and native plants and changes that prairie nurseries are making to accommodate that demand are discussed. Topics include reasons for higher demand, the emergence of larger companies and production facilities, and ecological implications.

Equipment and supplies, Supply and demand, Wild flower gardening, Prairie gardening

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Fiesta for the senses: near San Diego, nurserywoman Judy Wigand forges a distinctive regional style

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Wigand founded Judy's Perennials in 1986, and during the past ten years she has tested more than 250 plants for their drought tolerance, disease resistance and flowering performance. She offers many varieties of alstroemerias, roses, and South African bulbs.

Biography, Perennials, Perennial plants, Plant propagation, Wigand, Judy, Judy's Perennials

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