THE BOTANICAL JOURNAL

Cactus King, The Botanical Journey

The Cactus King

If you love cactus, succulents, the desert, or plants that take care of themselves, then get on over to see Lyn the King of Cactus and his impressive collection of cactus from all over the world. 
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Texas Wildflowers

Texas Wildflowers

There are over 5000 species of Texas wildflowers. There are often times several common names for each flower and many flowers have the same common name.
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Prescribed Burn at Marysee Prairie

Prescribed Burn at Marysee Prairie

Since the arrival of early pioneers dreaming of a better life, much of the native characteristics of Texas land has changed. Upon arrival, great prairies covered the terrain. Tall grasses...
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The Huntington: No Ordinary Botanical Garden

The Huntington: No Ordinary Botanical Garden

Did you know in any given year that more people in the United States visit gardens than Las Vegas and Disney World combined? It's true and it's called Garden Tourism,...
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Red, Ripe, Delicious Grapefruit

Southeast, near the border of Mexico, lies the Rio Grande river valley. “The Valley,” as known to Texas residents, is the premier citrus growing region in the state. The climate...
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The 118th Christmas Bird Count

The 118th Christmas Bird Count

For over a century, citizens around the globe have participated in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Every year for 118 years, volunteers gather in parks, prairies, woodlands, waterfronts, and in their own backyards dedicated to citizen science and bird conservation.
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The World's Largest Pistachio

The World's Largest Pistachio

What cross-country trip is complete without stopping at a screwball roadside attraction? After the obligatory photograph, my mother and I decided on a botanical journey of touring the pistachio orchards at...
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Help Monarchs Migrate

Help Monarchs Migrate

As of late, many gardeners are looking to replace or add milkweed, the Asclepias species, to their landscape for the fall monarch butterfly migration. However, there is a reason why...
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