L.A. Jackson

Entomology professor Douglas Tallamy warns that non-native plants are tipping the balance of nature.

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L.A. JACKSON

Vine is pretty, but don't let it invade

I have a vine growing out of one of my holly bushes that suddenly bloomed last month. The flowers were white and small, and they were fragrant. They looked like little four-pointed stars. I didn’t plant it. It just magically showed up. Do you know what it might be?
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Showy native plant can attract amazed gazes

I was wondering if you could tell me what the bush in this picture is. It is in my yard and is flowering now.
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Brugmansias obviously didn't like being on ice

Q: We have some white, pink and yellow brugmansias established from donated cuttings. We have had limited success with maintaining good vigor of some of the plants during the growing season.
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Cracking the eggplant code

Q: Are there any good articles around on growing eggplants? I have had trouble in the past growing them. - Bob Reeber, Raleigh