Pest Patrol

Goji Berries are Delicious, but a Little Invasive

A friend gave me a Goji berry plant a few years ago. She warned me that it can be a little invasive, but I thought I had the perfect place. I was wrong. The Goji berry is taking over, and now I need to decide what to do with it. Goji Berries Have All the ...

Is it a Weed, Noxious Weed, Invasive, or Aggressive?

Is that plant a weed, noxious weed, invasive, or aggressive? People sometimes use these terms interchangeably, but two of them have specific definitions. Weeds The dictionary definitions of "weed" vary, but generally include some element of a plant growing in competition with cultivated plants. Most definitions also have this in common: a weed is a ...

Easter: The Perfect Time for a Garden Status Check

My mother used to say, “Well! Spring and Fall are the only reasons to live around here and they only last two days each!” I wish I could say it feels like Spring, but it feels like the winter rainy season – it’s rained more days than it hasn’t. The daffodils, bless their optimistic, cheerful ...