Purple loosestrife is that beautiful, tall, multi-spiked flowering
invasive, now in full bloom, that's taking over roadsides, marshes and
edges of people's lawns and is totally useless for wildlife.
Over decades, I've watched it move north, along with other invasives,
from where I grew up in Hudson Valley's dairy country south of Albany,
NY, and a trip to Albany last weekend was very discouraging: It's
winning.
On Vermont Public Radio's "Vermont Edition" on invasives this week,
another Fayston caller, on hearing my call, offered to join me -- and
others? -- in going out now and doing our bit. Yes! I'd love some
company, and since the loosestrife is in full bloom, now's the time
before it goes to seed. I've eradicated it in several locations over the
years by pulling over and lopping off or pulling up individual plants.
It's very satisfying.
Give me a call and let's go! Also, to all of those who have it in bloom
nearby? It's easy to pull out, but even cutting it off stops it for the
year. Thanks to all who'll do even a tiny bit.
Judy Larson DiMario
Fayston
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