Supporting Local: Managing Invasive Plants
05/24/24 • 14 min
Ever wondered how a couple of Diphonbachia plants, also known as dumb cane, could revitalize your living space? It's time to find out! Join me, Carla, as I gush over these new leafy members of my household and share the essential tips for keeping them thriving—and away from our curious pets. But the green talk doesn't stop there; ever heard of Chinese evergreens? They're the beginner-friendly houseplants that not only withstand low light but also scrub the air clean, a fact backed by NASA studies. And yes, I'm here to guide you through nurturing these tropical beauties, especially through the dry, static-filled winter months.
Shifting our gaze to the outdoors, our conversation blooms into a vital discussion about our local ecosystems. I'll walk you through the often-overlooked issue of invasive species—those unwelcome guests in our gardens that can cause more harm than good. With insights from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, we'll explore these intruders and ways to remove them. Whether your garden is your sanctuary or your contribution to our planet's health, let's cultivate our knowledge and green thumbs to make a positive impact right in our backyards.
PLEASE follow all state and local laws applicable to your area for when dealing with invasive species on public lands.
Wikipedia entry for ‘Chinese Evergreen’: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglaonema
Virginia Dept. of Forestry & Invasive Species Info: https://dof.virginia.gov/forest-management-health/forest-health/invasive-plants-in-virginia/
Smithsonian Article: https://www.si.edu/stories/escape-invasives
Ethics of Removing Invasive Species: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-ethics-of-removing-invasive-plants/16613
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GrowingWithCarla
Full transcripts available on my website!
Ever wondered how a couple of Diphonbachia plants, also known as dumb cane, could revitalize your living space? It's time to find out! Join me, Carla, as I gush over these new leafy members of my household and share the essential tips for keeping them thriving—and away from our curious pets. But the green talk doesn't stop there; ever heard of Chinese evergreens? They're the beginner-friendly houseplants that not only withstand low light but also scrub the air clean, a fact backed by NASA studies. And yes, I'm here to guide you through nurturing these tropical beauties, especially through the dry, static-filled winter months.
Shifting our gaze to the outdoors, our conversation blooms into a vital discussion about our local ecosystems. I'll walk you through the often-overlooked issue of invasive species—those unwelcome guests in our gardens that can cause more harm than good. With insights from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, we'll explore these intruders and ways to remove them. Whether your garden is your sanctuary or your contribution to our planet's health, let's cultivate our knowledge and green thumbs to make a positive impact right in our backyards.
PLEASE follow all state and local laws applicable to your area for when dealing with invasive species on public lands.
Wikipedia entry for ‘Chinese Evergreen’: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aglaonema
Virginia Dept. of Forestry & Invasive Species Info: https://dof.virginia.gov/forest-management-health/forest-health/invasive-plants-in-virginia/
Smithsonian Article: https://www.si.edu/stories/escape-invasives
Ethics of Removing Invasive Species: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/the-ethics-of-removing-invasive-plants/16613
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GrowingWithCarla
Full transcripts available on my website!
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GrowingWithCarla
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Growing with Carla - Supporting Local: Managing Invasive Plants
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Hey friends , welcome back to the garden . I'm Carla and I'm excited to have you join me for another episode of Growing with Carla . Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just starting to bud out , this is the place to share our ideas and grow together as we nurture our leafy babies . We have another fun topic to go over today , but first let's do a plant update . I don't have
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