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Agrimony is more than just a sticky nuisance

Posted on December 20, 2018 by tedmanzer

Anyone who has ever taken a walk in a brushy pasture in fall has probably encountered agrimony (Agrimonia sp.). Often, people run into it before they see it. Before you realize, you’re covered with little spiny balls that stick to … Continue reading →

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Evening primrose is a stunning native wildflower

Posted on September 11, 2018 by tedmanzer

Everyone has seen those tall weeds with long narrow leaves and covered with cup-shaped yellow flowers. Sometimes they can grow to be five feet tall. For foragers and herbalists, it has a bounty of uses. The plant in question is … Continue reading →

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Ironweed is a dreaded pasture weed with ornamental potential

Posted on September 26, 2017 by tedmanzer

My father-in-law would turn over in his grave. Ironweed is now a highly promoted ornamental perennial plant in many garden centers. He spent much of his life trying to get rid of it. Ironweed (Vernonia sp.) is a tall perennial … Continue reading →

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Venus fly traps are native plants and really cool

Posted on August 30, 2016 by tedmanzer

One group of plants that seems to fascinate people, particularly children is carnivorous plants. The one we think of first is the Venus fly trap, which is actually native to North Carolina. Its range is small and encompasses a small … Continue reading →

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