[Fuusm-l] Weed Warrior opportunities
Ellen Bond
ellenbsims at gmail.com
Tue Jul 25 13:12:04 CDT 2023
I could do Wed. am
Ellen
On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 9:12 AM Rebecca Phillips via Fuusm-l <
fuusm-l at fuusm.org> wrote:
> More opportunities to help our local pollinator habitat.
>
> The warm weather and plentiful rain of the last few weeks have led to
> vigorous plant growth, a situation that means plants are growing where they
> are not wanted. We want the habitat and future memorial garden to look
> their best for Harmar Days, coming up on FRIDAY. And despite all the good
> work volunteers have done, that river loam just keeps sending up more
> plants.
>
> Who could be available for a work party from 8-10 on Monday, Tuesday, or
> Wednesday morning? (Or all three, for that matter? Or 9:00, if that time
> works better for you?) We need to remove wingstem, bindweed, extra aster,
> pokeweed, nutsedge, bermuda grass, and extra evening primrose (along with
> whatever else I haven't noticed). Flat work areas are available, along
> with our usual hillside. If you are not sure of your weed-recognition
> abilities, you can specialize in a single variety of plant for removal.
> Training available!
>
> Granola bars and plant waste bags will be provided. Bring water, gloves,
> and your favorite digging tools. Plain old hands work for lots of things.
> Long pants and long sleeves are also recommended, as poison ivy is making a
> reappearance in some places.
>
> Rebecca
>
>
> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
> Cicero
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