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A countryside view of invasive plants from here to Maine


Memorial Day weekend I drove to Maine to attend my uncle’s funeral. I made a conscious effort to note the roadside flora along the 900 mile trip. This was not an intensive inventory mind you. I just wanted to see if … Continue reading

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Native plants can be invasive too


There is a new landscaping trend to incorporate more native species. In general I am in favor of that, but people need to learn a little about terminology before embarking on a drastic revamping of their environment. Just because something … Continue reading

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Sweet Nectar


Take a walk along the edge of the woods right now and the delightful aroma of honeysuckle will hit you. You might not embrace the sight of those aggressive vines, but the white to yellowish pairs of flowers are striking … Continue reading

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