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Goats, Beavers & Carp, Oh My!
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s hard to keep up with the world of invasive species, but I thought I’d start off 2012 with some stories I’ve been reading and listening about lately. Let’s start... -
Better Killing Through Chemistry
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsOn my way into town the other day, I spotted someone spraying the sidewalk. No, not hosing down the sidewalk – spraying it with pesticide. It appeared the person was... -
Animal, Vegetable or Mineral?
Posted on October 8, 2011 | No CommentsOur featured invasive species this month fits the definition to a T. It is not native. It is growing out of control in prime habitat. Its growth prevents native, endangered... -
Sea lions or salmon?
Posted on September 6, 2011 | 1 CommentTHE WORLD-FAMOUS East Mooring Basin California sea lions are back! Their barking again graces the Astoria waterfront, and helps me to fall asleep in my bed just up the hill... -
Biodynamics and Economic Botany
Posted on August 6, 2011 | No CommentsIn July, my wife Nancy and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by taking a trip to the Applegate Valley in southern Oregon. Wine was the theme. We passed through many... -
Summer Reading List
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsWell, believe it or not, it’s summer – time to connect up the hoses, get out the weeding tools and have some serious one-on-one time with your garden. And after... -
Sweeping Away the Broom
Posted on June 5, 2011 | 1 CommentTake a drive, walk or bike ride through Fort Stevens State Park, and at your feet is European beachgrass (more about this invasive species in a future column) along with... -
New Beginnings
Posted on May 12, 2011 | No CommentsIn one week this past April, I celebrated Passover, Earth Day and Easter. Each holiday, in its own way, is about new beginnings. Passover celebrates the liberation of the Hebrews...