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Spanish Moss a.k.a Gray Beard

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini

Published March 28, 2013 at 12:01 AM CDT

A trip from the High Plains to the Coastal Plains of South Carolina brought Skip lots of new gardening images and ideas. One of the most interesting botanical finds was Spanish moss, a wispy airplant with an unusual history. This week Growing on the High Plains will take a look at an area of the country that is as botanically different from the flatlands of Kansas as day is different from night.

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Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.

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