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04-25-2009, 04:11 PM
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Swine Flu south of Austin
This thing sounds scary.
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04-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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It's 3 cases, in Cibolo, outside of San Antonio, in one school. So far, I'm not going to panic or incite panic, just watch.
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04-25-2009, 04:25 PM
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Hey, I saw you (flowerpots) mention on another post that you had bought a house in williamson county! Is that true? I didn't even think that you had visited yet. Are you truly among us? Welcome! How are you settling in?
I wouldn't worry about the new flu yet.
ca
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04-25-2009, 04:34 PM
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Yes, it's true. Not settling in just yet. It will be in the next couple of months. As soon as we step foot on Texas soil and the computer gets booted up I'll give you a big HOWDY! Thank you for the welcome as we look forward to making Texas our home. Right now I'm researching where to purchase native trees, and plants. There are so many things to do we just can't wait to get there.
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04-25-2009, 04:39 PM
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You'll want to check out The Natural Gardener in Oak Hill. It's not Williamson County, but it's THE place to go for an education on what native plants work where in this area. (John Dromgoole, owner and founder, even has a show on KUT on the the topic, and I think a radio show, as well. Nice guy, and more than willing to be helpful, as are all of his staff.)
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04-25-2009, 06:32 PM
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I second the Natural Gardener recommendation. Its a great place to spend a weekend afternoon in the spring. Fun for kids too.
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04-25-2009, 06:38 PM
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I third that recommendation. The Natural Gardener only sells plants that grow well here, and I've never bought a plant there that didn't thrive in my yard... I think they are geared more towards things that survive well in the western parts of the city, though.
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04-25-2009, 06:41 PM
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Antique Rose Emporium is also good for native roses. These are not the kind you have to pamper..these are heirloom, old time versions, many acquired from Rose Rustling.
I've got 5 different kinds growing around the yard and they are very hardy and take this Texas weather just fine.
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04-25-2009, 07:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atxcio
I third that recommendation. The Natural Gardener only sells plants that grow well here, and I've never bought a plant there that didn't thrive in my yard... I think they are geared more towards things that survive well in the western parts of the city, though.
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When you say they're more geared towards things that survive well in the western parts of the city what do you mean? I can't wait to plant some trees! I also would like to plant some arborvitae along the sides of the property. Sorry, I suppose this post isn't about the swine flu. I'm easily diverted.  Thanks for the tip to The Natural Gardener by the way. I wrote it down in my address/phone book so I don't get there and forget. |
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04-25-2009, 07:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots
When you say they're more geared towards things that survive well in the western parts of the city what do you mean?
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West of I35 is more rocky while east of I35 is all heavy clay.
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