Bordered patch butterflies bursting forth
The larvae feed gregariously on native flowering perennials before becoming
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July 28, 2026
Dude, where’s my milkweed?
This slow-growing plant group goes dormant and retreats underground every
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July 21, 2026
Havin’ a moment: Lots of leaves
Thanks to Mother Nature’s generosity, trees, shrubs, vines and grass
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May 26, 2026
Havin’ a moment: Retama
This seasonal showstopper will tolerate full sun, drought, flood, parking
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April 14, 2026
A very invasive vine
Once valued for being hardy and evergreen, catclaw vine smothers
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February 17, 2026
Indomitable damianita
Few plants can tolerate the inhospitable “inferno strip” between the
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February 10, 2026
White elephant winners
There’s no pressure to find the perfect present for this
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December 16, 2025
Perfectly palatable persimmon
The fruits are edible once soft, with a flavor similar
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November 11, 2025
Welcome fall with less water
Celebrate autumn’s arrival with fall blooming, nectar-rich plants that help
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September 30, 2025
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