The Importance of Scientific Names
Have you ever had a conversation where you were absolutely convinced that both of you were talking about the same thing—only to realize you...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
My shiny leaves are green year-round, I’m an evergreen plant blanketing the...
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Indoor Invasive Plants
Many common and well-loved indoor plants are actually highly invasive. Let’s talk about...
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Quick Counters to Common Objections
Sometimes, people are reluctant to stop planting or selling invasive plants. While beautiful, invasive plants can cause harm to our...
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Common Garden Invasives
Some invasive species continue to be commonly sold at garden centers, despite their negative impacts. It’s shockingly easy to...
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I Spy in the Sea to Sky…
This week’s feature plant is no stranger to our backyards. Indeed, this plant is one of the top 6 invasive species still sold in BC...
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I Spy in the Winter Sea to Sky!
Common (or Small) Periwinkle was introduced from Europe and came to North America as an ornamental as early as the 1700s. It was chosen as an...
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