Invasive plants
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Milkweed, in the genus, Asclepias, are the prime host plants for monarch butterflies. Their caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. Without milkweed, monarchs cannot complete their life cycle. The monarch has long been the most fascinating insect in the United States. Not only is it a beautiful butterfly, but it also undertakes the longest and…
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Being from South, we are all familiar with kudzu, the invasive vine that ate the South. However, are you familiar with the other invasive plants? Invasive species are any species that are non-native and harm the local ecosystem. When these non-native plants and animals establish themselves in our local ecosystems, they outcompete and dislodge species…
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If you could increase the value of your land to where it would benefit you financially, improve game and fish harvest, and provide ecological improvements, would you be curious? Of course you would! That means you need to register today for the 2025 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day on Sept. 18. This one-of-a-kind educational event,…
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A naturalist is any person who studies the natural world. Naturalists make observations of the relationships between organisms and their environments, as well as how those relationships change over time. Well-known examples of naturalists in history include Charles Darwin, John Muir, Rachel Carson, and William Batrum. Notable naturalists in recent history include Janisse Ray, Steve and…
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Have you enjoyed the sweet smell of Chinese privet blooms or the loved the privacy provided by Callery pear trees? Have you wondered why so many plant enthusiasts hate them? Sometimes it is hard to see beyond our own backyards to the ecological and financial harm afforded by privets, kudzu, mimosas, English ivy, Callery pears…