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These heat loving plants shrug off east coast summers, basking while the rest of the summer bakes, and giving their best from spring to frost. The Introduction of Tropical Plants into Temperate Climates - Fred Prescod For centuries, tropical plants have been introduced into various types of temperate garden settings. We will look at the history, legends, and lore associated with the introduction of many of these exotic plants that are now used in exotic gardens. Pam Baggett is owner of Singing Springs Nursery, a mail-order nursery in central North Carolina, specializing in uncommon tender plants, including tropicals. N.C. Her articles have appeared in Fine Gardening, The American Gardener, Horticulture, and The American Cottage Gardener.