Ah, Spring. There is nothing more satisfying to me than planting- flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs- anything. Not that I have any great skill at it, and I know I don’t have the artistic eye of a landscape designer by any … Continue reading
Category Archives: Invasive plants
Our nature preserve was founded so that the special wildlife habitat between Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and the wildlife that resides there, might continue to exist. Over four decades, a lot of funds were raised, and much of the land … Continue reading
At our place along the Manitowoc River, my grandfather planted wild grapes and other plants for the birds. Later, I remember him complaining that the grapes were taking over the lilacs and cedar trees nearby. And still after that I … Continue reading
Written by: Conner Messerschmidt Dame’s Rocket There has recently been a rising problem with an invasive species that is most commonly known as Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis). This plant has been included in wildflower seed mixes for gardens for its … Continue reading
The following was written by Jennifer Powell, Land Management Coordinator for Woodland Dunes and also Coordinator for the Lakeshore Invasive Species Management Area. Buy Local, Buy Native Spring is right around the corner and many of us are catching … Continue reading