by Becky Gallery | Jul 15, 2024 | Information
A frequently heard question in discussions about invasive plants is “How do we get rid of them?” The answer is simple, but not easy: cut, dig, pull, repeat. Monitor the area for re-growth, then cut, dig, pull and repeat! Plants from away become invasive because they...
by Becky Gallery | Jun 13, 2024 | Information
What is Loosestrife? Standing tall along streams, roadsides and marshes, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is easily spotted in the summer months with its erect, purple spikes. The square stem, like all mint family plants, is sturdy, growing 3’ to 10’ in height....
by Becky Gallery | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Our season gets underway on Saturday, May 4 at the Curtis Farm Preserve (1554 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell). Work begins at 8:30 a.m. near the parking area off Route 123. We plan to work until 11:30 a.m. cutting back the dead invasive shrubs that were treated last...
by Becky Gallery | Apr 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
As plants begin to leaf out, the earliest to show green are usually invasive plants. Shrub honeysuckle and Japanese barberry are two of the earliest to bud out. Japanese knotweed begins to show reddish-green sprouts in late April and early May, and soon the garlic...
by Becky Gallery | Jan 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Maine Audubon and the Garden Club Federation of Maine are partnering to bring Doug Tallamy to Maine in a Zoom presentation on January 24 at 6:00 p.m. HIPP is offering a Zoom watch party at the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust office, 153 Harpswell Neck Road. Doors open...
