Monthly Archives: March 2011

Propagating Antique Roses

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Jay White

Two years ago, I was training for the MS 150 outside of Cat Springs, Texas.  As I turned a corner and started down a long straight path, I saw something very unusual up ahead of me; a cedar tree covered in … Continue reading →

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"Use of The Water Feature When Ill With Diarrhea is Prohibited"

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jay White

Last week, I attended the 2011 National Floriculture Forum.  It was hosted by Texas A&M (Whoop!) at the Dallas Arboretum.  We got a private tour of the gardens by Jimmy Turner.  If you are not familiar with Mr. Turner he … Continue reading →

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Bluebonnet season is here!!!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jay White

  “The bluebonnet is to Texas what the shamrock is to Ireland, the cherry blossom to Japan, the lily to France, the rose to England and the tulip to Holland.” That quote from Jack Maguire comes closer to describing the … Continue reading →

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Texas Redbuds

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jay White

Here in Central Texas, signs of spring start early.  Daffodils and narcissus begin blooming in early January.  By February, these bulbs have begun to fade and are replaced by the graceful Leucojum.  By March, big green mounds of dark green … Continue reading →

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