There's been much hype lately about the invasive plant species commonly called giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). Although from a different family, it has similar toxicity to the wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) which is so prevalent in this part of the country. Please be aware of the … [Read more...]
Toxicity of Landscaping Chemicals
Now is the time of the year we are working frantically to control invasive weeds. Here in my yard I am dealing with garlic mustard, buckthorn, goutweed, canary reed grass and crown vetch besides all those other pesky garden-type weeds. Although I've dug and pulled a lot of these weeds, in some cases … [Read more...]
Problem Road Crossings for Turtles – Wisconsin Citizen Science
Citizens of Wisconsin are being asked to submit information about problematic road crossings for turtles to either WDNR conservation biologist Andrew Badje 608-785-9472 or Rori Paloski 608-264-6040. Or you can register sightings directly on-line which includes an opportunity to upload photos of … [Read more...]
Garlic Mustard
I've been "managing" garlic mustard since April and I am amazed at where I am finding it. It's showing up in places I've never seen it before and I am getting just a little discouraged. Now that the ground is getting dried out, it is more difficult to get past the s-shape of the root to dig them … [Read more...]
Highly Invasive Spring Scilla
Last week during the Larry Meiller Garden Talk (Wisconsin Public Radio) program, a woman called in to ask what she could do to get rid of Scilla aka Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica). This invasive non-native plant was taking over her lawn and was now moving into her woods. My ears perked up … [Read more...]
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