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Mexican petunia is almost as beautiful as it is invasive

Posted on March 19, 2019 by tedmanzer

I have a thick stand of Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana or Ruellia simplex) next to a couple of the greenhouses at school. The plants have been established for close to 20 years. This past week we replaced the plastic covering … Continue reading →

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Cast iron plant is tough inside and out

Posted on January 15, 2018 by tedmanzer

I run into so many people who love houseplants but just don’t have enough light for them. It’s also difficult to find plants that will truly thrive in the shade outdoors. Cast iron plant is one that can do both … Continue reading →

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