December is the month when many people deck the halls with boughs of holly. Sadly, invasive holly can spread, harming native plant and animal communities. Reflecting many old traditions, holly branches are still hung today, coiled […]
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November Weed of the Month: Tool Care and a Weed Primer
By the time November rolls around, the rains of winter have returned to the Northwest. The wet rains and cool weather of November also signals the start of the winter armistice with the weeds. Apart from […]
Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week
Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week May 15-21, 2016
Are Invasive Blackberries Haunting Your Property?
The beautiful autumn leaves with their reds and golds are a stark contrast to the thorny invasive blackberries looming at the edge of your field or backyard. Do not let those sweet summer berries sway your […]
Wildflowers and Native Plants – Not Always the Same
Wildflowers come in all shapes and sizes, from small plants with delicate blossoms, to large plants with sturdy flowers. Some wildflowers have foliage with barely noticeable flowers! Each are beautiful in their own way, but beware, […]
FREE Workshop for Early Detection of Invasive Weeds
The Mt Hood National Forest and the Clackamas SWCD’s WeedWise Program are pleased to host an Identification, Early Detection and Reporting of Invasive Plants Workshop for the Mt. Hood National Forest. Anyone working or recreating in […]
Invasive Weeds Arrive Early This Year
Has the warm winter weather caught you off guard? It is easy to be distracted by the beautiful spring flowers that are gracing the landscape, but this warm weather is also causing invasive plants to show […]
What’s Up With Weeds: February 2015
February brings hints of spring and assures us that the worst of the winter season is over, and it’s a great time to plant new plants outside. The cool wet weather still to come helps to […]
