Just added to the Washington State Noxious Weed List in 2018, European coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is still new to many of us in the noxious weed world. However, this interesting species has been used as a medicinal plant in China… Read More ›
Snoqualmie
EarthCorps noxious weed training teaches practical skills and combats knotweed at the same time
On a sunny day in Snoqualmie with Mount Si in the background, 40 EarthCorps crew members donned their safety gear and got hands-on training in noxious weed control from the King County Noxious Weed Control Program. This enthusiastic group of… Read More ›
Invasive Knotweed – October 2016 Weed of the Month
When people ask for the worst noxious weed in King County, invasive knotweed is on the top of the list. It has so many of the qualities that make invasive plants troublesome. It grows and spreads rapidly, out-competes most other plants, is… Read More ›
Tolt MacDonald infestation stopped in its tracks by quick-acting King County Parks workers
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 ›
