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The Grapevine (Nov 2005)

Ringing the alarm for Earth “An ecosystem itself undamaged is very, very resilient, and the more simplified it gets, the less resilient. Globally, what we are doing is simplifying them all, simultaneously, which is a very dangerous large-scale experiment.” Peter Raven, botanist, recently Time magazine’s “Hero of the Planet,” Director of Missouri Botanical Gardens in […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (Nov 2005)"

The Grapevine (Sept 2005)

Something to think about: Benefits of a messy yard Winter is months away, but since we may not be able to afford a November/December issue of the Journal, this seems like a good time to mention some fall caretaking strategies for our native plantings. Here are some things to think about: Remember that what you […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (Sept 2005)"

The Grapevine (July 2005)

Protests of Roadside Spraying Marilyn Logue, president of the Columbus (OH) Chapter tells us that residents of Ohio are writing letters to the Ohio Department of Transportation requesting that ODOT consider using brush cutters along state routes to control brush growth for highway safety. ODOT has been using a herbicide containing triethylamine to control brush […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (July 2005)"

The Grapevine (May 2005)

Imagine Imagine all the most searing yellows from Van Gogh’s sunflowers, the most sumptuously gorgeous reds and oranges of O’Keefe’s poppies, and the smoky blues and magentas made familiar by Monet’s water lilies. Spread these colors over a landscape as far as the eye can see. Hold tight to that image in your mind while […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (May 2005)"

The Grapevine (Mar 2005)

Water You Gonna Do About It? In 1917, during World War I, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill which reads, in part, “… all waters within the state belong to the public, and any right thereto, or to the use thereof, shall be hereafter acquired only by appropriation for a beneficial use and in […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (Mar 2005)"

The Grapevine (Jan 2005)

Plant Diversity and Ecosystem Functioning In a study that mimicked the natural order of species loss in a grassland ecosystem, researchers found that declining biodiversity greatly reduced resistance to invasive species, and that the presence of even small numbers of rare species had profound functional effects. The results have important implications for understanding the biodiversity […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (Jan 2005)"

The Grapevine (Nov 2004)

Something Extraordinary This following simple recipe for killing weeds is being presented in prose form because I’d like you to read the entire text to make sure you get the rest of the story. This recipe goes as follows: 1 gallon white vinegar; 1 pound table salt; 1 tablespoon liquid dish-washing soap. Mix together and […] Continue reading "The Grapevine (Nov 2004)"

How I Created My Woodland

Or What I Did to Save My Rescued Woodland Plants! When a group of us started our Fox Valley Area (WI) Chapter ten years ago, I took on the responsibility of being Outagamie County Plant Rescue (Dig) Chair. Because John and I both worked in construction at the time, we had a front-row seat to […] Continue reading "How I Created My Woodland"

Springfield Township in Southeastern Michigan

In northwestern Oakland County, at the outer fringes of development in southeastern Michigan, fifty miles from the heart of Detroit, the residents and public officials in Springfield Township recognize the regionally and globally significant ecological features within their borders, and have worked hard to preserve them. Over the years, many approaches have been used to […] Continue reading "Springfield Township in Southeastern Michigan"