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Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
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Tuesday - November 09, 2010
From: Fredericksburg, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: User Comments
Title: How can I submit a picture with my question?
Answered by: Jimmy Mills
QUESTION:
How can I submit a picture with my question?ANSWER:
This is a two step process. To submit your question, go to the Ask Mr. Smarty Plants page, and read the material about finding answers in the data base. Then go to the Ask Your Own Question box and follow the directions for asking questions. Finally, click the "submit question button".
Submit your picture in an e-mail addressed to [email protected] along with an explanation that the image is supporting a Smarty Plants question. Pay attention to the "Important Notes when submitting images for identification" listed on the Plant Identification page.
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