If you missed Part 1 you can check it out here. We often get the question, “so if dandelions and hairy bittercress aren’t noxious weeds – what is?” Noxious weeds aren’t just a nuisance in yards and gardens. These are… Read More ›
Weed Identification
My Favorite Weeds (and some not-so-favorites) PART 1
When people first hear about our work at the Noxious Weed Control Program they sometimes assume we have it out for all weeds (or even all non-native plants). Nothing could be further from the case! The fact is only a… Read More ›
Goatsrue – May 2020 Weed of the Month
The story behind this month’s noxious weed is sadly ironic. First introduced from the Middle East to Utah in 1891 as a possible forage plant, it soon became evident that it contained a poisonous alkaloid making it toxic to livestock… Read More ›
Weeds don’t practice social distancing
Even though much of King County has been paused under Governor Inslee’s Stay Home/Stay Healthy order, the weeds aren’t cooperating. Staying home has provided some benefits to our natural environment. You may have heard the uplifting stories about some of… Read More ›
¡Ya empezó la temporada de la cicuta!
¡La primavera está aquí! ¿Planea pasar tiempo al aire libre? Salir a caminar en la naturaleza o realizar actividades de jardinería son fantásticas opciones para relajarse mientras aplica las medidas de distanciamiento social. Pero en esta época del año, podría… Read More ›
What’s weeding now?
A mild winter means we are seeing a bunch more noxious weeds popping up early, or moving along faster than usual. As we keep getting rain, sun and mild temperatures, our noxious weed season is growing into a serious challenge!… Read More ›
Poison-hemlock season is here
The sun is shining! Planning on spending some time outside? Going for a walk in a natural area or doing some gardening are great ways to unwind while practicing social distancing. But this time of year you could encounter a… Read More ›
Milk Thistle – March 2020 Weed of the Month
Milk thistle is a perfect example of how plants can have both positive and negative impacts. On the one hand, milk thistle is a Class A noxious weed and quarantined species in Washington because of its negative impacts on pastures… Read More ›
King County offering free classes on noxious weeds in May and June
Note: post updated on March 11, 2020 with new class dates. Spring is on the way and so are the noxious weeds! King County’s noxious weed program wants to help city and county crews, landscapers, restoration groups and county residents… Read More ›
Scary moment for restoration crew serves as a timely reminder about risks of poison-hemlock
Even an experienced restoration crew following all the safety precautions can be at risk when working around poison-hemlock. By being aware and responding quickly, Nellie Hannah, Forterra’s WCC crew supervisor, and her team of AmeriCorps members are all fully recovered… Read More ›
