The reasons for using native plants in our gardens are numerous. From preserving biodiversity, to supporting our native insects (in turn supporting our bird population), to squestering carbon, to preserving our native pollinators the list is long. We don’t often … Continue reading →
Wild Chervil is thick up and down the Route 5 corridor as well as around Lake Morey. “Wild Chervil is highly adaptable and will grow in almost any type of soil. It has an aggressive growth habit which quickly creates … Continue reading →
Purple loosestrife has been spotted at the north end of Lake Morey and along Route 5, south of town. What’s so bad about Purple Loosestrife? “The nicknames for purple loosestrife – beautiful killer, marsh monster and exotic invader – are … Continue reading →
“Wild parsnips produce a sap, or plant juice, that can cause burns to the skin in the presence of sunlight. In some cases, the burns are like second-degree sunburns that can cause painful rashes and raised blisters.” Wild, or Poison … Continue reading →
Tom Hall remembers that in the 1950s the Fairlee Railroad Station won some kind of award for its gardens. As a child he would take the train down to visit grandparents in Hanover and he says that across the tracks, … Continue reading →
To quality as a Tree City USA community, a community must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters: A Tree Board or Department – someone legally responsible for the care of … Continue reading →
