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Carrion Plant (Stapelia Gigantea)

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dave / 4 Comments

Also known as the Toad plant and the Starfish plant, this succulent from South Africa puts on an impressive show. Large buds emerge from the base of the plant a...

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Incorporating Bamboo Into Your Landscaping

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Dave / 2 Comments

I came across this article about bamboo. And since I am a big fan of these fascinating plants, I wanted to share this with the hope that more people will learn ...

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USF Botanical Gardens Spring Festival

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Dave / 1 Comment

We went to the 2010 Spring Plant Festival today. It’s a two day annual event at the USF Botanical Gardens. It was a wonderfully warm day for the outdoor festiva...