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Plant study Malvaceae

Family: Malvaceae Botanical Name: Hibiscus grandiflorus Common Name: dinnerplate hibiscus, velvet mallow, giant rose mallow, swamp hibiscus ( 7 year old hibiscus from Milano gardens ) Hibiscus grandiflorus is giant in both bloom and height. This native plant can grow … Continue reading

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Houston ice storm photos

Houston had yet another colder than average winter. These photos come from the garden of Kathy Dunklin.

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From Norma’s garden

Saturday I was sitting at my kitchen table where I can see out the backdoor to the end of our deck. I saw something hop onto the deck and for a moment I thought it might be a peacock. It … Continue reading

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