26th
2009
Native and Non-invasive Plants: I just attended an awesome three day Forest Themes based workshop, and I must admit that it opened my eyes to the importance of native plants to the landscape, including our yard. The person who has drilled home the importance of this the most is Susan Hayward (Bates college professor, and steward of Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary of Lewiston.) I now plan to uproot the invasive plants I have in our yard, and am looking to replace them with non-invasive shrubs and wildflowers. I am hoping to find a nursery that sells native and non-invasive plants to New England, and I’ve heard that Provenchers is one of those. (Oh boy…I looked at a list of invasives on the invasive.org website, and it seems likely that every plant I cherish is on the list…Augh…..) I dedicate the following 3 photos to Susan who is very patient with me especially as I have portrayed quite a bit of ignorance on the subject. You know, I have no excuse for my carelessness because I grew up in a household with parents who were dedicated to native, non-invasive plants of Florida. Better late, than never…
