Garlic mustard is a tricky noxious weed that usually escapes notice until it’s too late. This inconspicuous plant is often spread by hikers and animals unwittingly carrying the seeds along woodland trails, such as the one where it was discovered… Read More ›
King County weed specialists recently responded to a report of a new forest invader called small-flowered jewelweed found along Novelty Hill Rd just east of Redmond Ridge. This central Asian species is a widespread invasive plant in European forests, but… Read More ›
Effective July 24, the list of prohibited plants in Washington just grew by six. The species added include several popular ornamental plants that are now prohibited from sale: butterfly bush (non-sterile varieties), yellow archangel, lesser celandine and all hybrid non-native… Read More ›
Each year the King County Noxious Weed Control Program sponsors the Right Plant, Right Place program for students in King County. In the 2015-2016 school year, 36 classrooms of 965 students from 9 schools participated in the program. Through interactive… Read More ›
To get a snapshot of the state of King County’s noxious weeds and progress towards controlling them, read the 2015 Annual Report of the King County Noxious Weed Control Program. While it’s true that there are still lots of… Read More ›
Bellevue Botanical Garden is hosting a workshop on our favorite subject this Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10-11:30am, aptly named “Weeds and Other Naughty Plants“. Master Gardener Joan Helbacka and King County Noxious Weed Specialist Karen Peterson are teaming up… Read More ›
All flowers are beautiful in their own way, but there are some that spell trouble in spite of their aesthetic appeal. King County noxious weed specialists shared these lovely photos of a few not-so-lovely noxious weeds seen on the job this past… Read More ›
In King County, we are fortunate to have beautiful forests, rivers and mountains right in our backyard. It’s hard to beat the great feeling we get from hiking away from civilization and experiencing the outdoors in all its wildness and wonder. Unfortunately,… Read More ›
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