HIPP Supporter Donates $1,000

This season a member of the Harpswell community generously donated $1,000 to HIPP.  This benefactor, who has given to HIPP previously, demonstrates commitment to the HIPP’s mission of combating invasive plant species on Harpswell Heritage Land Trust (HHLT)...

Tackling Invasive Plants: Cut, Dig, Pull, Repeat!

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...

Lovely Loosestrife: a Purple Problem

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....