Xeriscaping bill signed into law
By Bill Hopkins
A bill which aims to prevent Texas homeowner associations from prohibiting use of native grasses or xeriscapes in landscaping was signed into law last Friday. read more »
The Fragrant Mimosa would like your attention, please!
By Bill Hopkins
As you are walking through a field you might happen to notice Fragrant Mimosa because of its beautiful pink blossoms. Or maybe its sweet scent will get your attention. If not it might just “grab you” with its claws as you brush past it. read more »
Hummingbirds love this plant!
By Sam Kieschnick
Nominations open for annual awards
By Bill Hopkins
Know of someone who deserves recognition for work on native plants and their environments? Nominate them for one of our annual awards.
Quilt project will benefit scholarship fund
By editor
For a third year, Tricia Hopkins is challenging members to help raise money for the Kate Hillhouse Scholarship Fund by creating a quilt to be auctioned off.
Call for papers
By Bill Hopkins
Writers are invited to submit research papers, general papers on topics of interest, and “how to” articles related to themes of the 2013 Texas Native Plants Symposium.
