The “Native Grown” column is published bi-monthly in the Boerne Star newspaper. This column was originated by Bill Ward as a community outreach to educate the public about the virtues of landscaping with native plants and of protecting native-plant habitats. Bill started this column in April 2002 and published numerous articles until he passed away in January 2011. Other members of the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas have volunteered to continue this column as a valued reference for people in Boerne and the surrounding Texas Hill Country.
“Desert Willow—A Cool Plant For A Hot Spot” by Delmar Cain, May 4, 2012
“Teaching and Planting for the Future” by Delmar Cain, December 30, 2011
“A Tough Plant For The New Year” by Delmar Cain, December 16, 2011
“Rethinking Riparian Management” by Delmar Cain, December 2, 2011
“Drought Tough Plant” by Delmar Cain, November 18, 2011
“The Wonders of Rain And Another NICE Tree” by Delmar Cain, November 4, 2011
“Setting A Good Example” by Delmar Cain, October 21, 2011
“Lacey Oak Revisited” by Delmar Cain, October 7, 2011
“Why Native Plants For Your Yard?” by Delmar Cain, September 23, 2011
“Include Thoroughwort In Your Gardening Plans” by Delmar Cain, September 9, 2011
“Prickly Pear Cactus, The State Plant—Trouble on the Horizon” by Delmar Cain, August 26, 2011
“Prickly Pear Cactus—A Good Choice for The State Plant” by Delmar Cain, August 12, 2011
“Following A Midsummer Rabbit Trail” by Delmar Cain, July 29, 2011
“A Yard For the Wet And Dry Years” by Delmar Cain, July 15, 2011
“Planning For Drought In The Future” by Delmar Cain, July 1, 2011
“A Native Not For Swingers” by Delmar Cain, June 17, 2011
“Hope In A New Revolution” by Delmar Cain, June 3, 2011
“Preservation: Challenge Or A Piece Of Cake” by Delmar Cain, May 20, 2011
“Passing On The Hill Country at Stanbio Laboratory” by Delmar Cain, May 6, 2011
“At Home in the Hill Country – Escarpment Black Cherry” by Delmar Cain, April 8, 2011
“A Tale of Two Plants” by Delmar Cain, March 25, 2011
“What’s In A Name — The Texas Fall Elm” by Delmar Cain, March 11, 2011
“Got Milkweed? Monarchs Need It To Survive” by Kip Kiphart, February 25, 2011
“Chinquapin Oak – a NICE! good looking shade tree” by Carolyn Walden, February 12, 2011
“Tribute to a Wonderful Life” by Bill Lindemann, January 28, 2011
“Native Grown But Widely Loved” by Delmar Cain, January 14, 2011
“Desired future conditions apply to more that just the aquifer” by Delmar Cain, September 20, 2010
