If you’ve ever come across a truly towering plant crowned by multiple umbrella-like tops of delicate white flowers, you might have had an encounter with hogweed. Also known as giant hogweed, this obnoxious and invasive plant has quickly become infamous because of its sheer toxicity. Hogweed is truly awful, releasing a phototoxic sap that will […]
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I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in reality, these so-called “domestic” house cats tend to be highly invasive apex predators that obliterate local populations of birds, reptiles and insects. They can even tear up your garden and leave their nasty droppings all over the place. Most cat
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Mugwort has to be one of the most fascinating plants in the world. Beloved and used since antiquity for cooking, for flavoring drinks, and for various ceremonial purposes, it’s also known for its pretty stands of flowers and delicate, enticing aroma. It can even be used as an all-natural insecticide! Amazing stuff, and getting into
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I don’t know of any animal that’s more divisive than the common squirrel. Or at least, more divisive among me, my neighbors, and my friends. Some love them, others despise them. Squirrels are adorably cute, no doubt about it, but they are rodents and like all rodents, they’re crafty, invasive and pesky. They steal bird
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Mullein, also known as common mullein, is a plant that isn’t native to North America, but since its introduction it has spread explosively, and is commonly viewed as an invasive weed in agricultural fields. Despite this, mullein is a plant with many beneficial properties, and one that has long been used in various traditional medicines
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We share our planet, our gardens, and our properties with all sorts of animals. Not all of them are charismatic, cute and cuddly; some of them are scary, scaly, repulsive and dangerous! Why not combine all four negative traits in the form of a snake? Snakes might be an important part of the ecosystem like
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Stinging nettle is a plant that is loved or hated depending on who you talk to. Some folks love the plant for its excellent nutritional value while others despise it as an annoying and intrusive weed. Whether you love it or hate it, no one likes its tendency to inflict a painful, lingering, burning sting,
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You know what they say, one person’s weed is another person’s treasure. Okay, that isn’t how the saying goes but the sentiment is certainly true! What one person curses as an aggravating and invasive plant another person might give a prayer of thanks for finding. I don’t know of any such plant that fits that
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Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few choice fruits and vegetables, make up the majority of any goat’s diet. And while every goat owner knows that they’re in reality surprisingly picky eaters, there are lots of things that your goats will eat that aren’t particularly good for
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Wild ginseng has to be one of the most coveted plants all around the world. Loved in Asia and throughout America as an energy booster, wild ginseng is ceaselessly tracked down by armies of enthusiastic amateurs and seasoned, expert foragers called ginsengers. And finding this precious root is anything but easy: ginseng grows and develops
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