Environmental News - Gottlieb Native Garden

Invasive plant ‘appears’ to be eradicated from area lake

Invasive plant ‘appears’ to be eradicated from area lake · September 24, 2024

Tiny Township’s Farlain Lake becomes first freshwater lake in Canada to use ProcellaCOR FX to treat Eurasian watermilfoil since its 2023 registration.

Native plant rescuers invited to join in collecting plants in south Cochrane

Native plant rescuers invited to join in collecting plants in south Cochrane · September 24, 2024

The public is invited to a native plant rescue in Cochrane’s Summit Lands Development project Saturday.

US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower

US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower · September 19, 2024

U.S. land managers said Thursday they’ve completed a final environmental review of a proposed Nevada lithium mine that would supply minerals critical to electric vehicles and a clean energy future while still protecting an endangered wildflower.

Noxious weeds a threat to Colorado’s native plants and crops

Noxious weeds a threat to Colorado’s native plants and crops · September 19, 2024

A serious and growing problem in the West is the invasion of non-native plant species, commonly called noxious weeds. Noxious refers to the species’ aggressive behavior, which damages native Colorado plant communities or economic crops. They do not have predators so they can adapt very successfully to Colorado’s environment, giving them an advantage over native species. Noxious weeds outcompete native plants for food, space, light and nutrients.

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and admirers too

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and admirers too · September 17, 2024

When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house on a corner lot in Whittier, California, she was excited about the chance to create her own garden. And then she met a man at the farmer’s market who introduced her to the plants that help endangered monarch butterflies survive.

Finding a Southern California plant that’s not in the ‘Sunset Western Garden Book’

Finding a Southern California plant that’s not in the ‘Sunset Western Garden Book’ · September 14, 2024

The flowers of these trees are bereft of fragrance although they are far more opulent than sweetshade blooms.

Dogs helping to restore native plants by seeding the ground

Dogs helping to restore native plants by seeding the ground · September 12, 2024

Walking our dogs can be good for our health and theirs. But in one part of Britain – there’s an extra benefit. Some four-legged friends are helping the environment too.

The Mountain Gardener | Garden Inspiration Overload

The Mountain Gardener | Garden Inspiration Overload · September 12, 2024

This company bought Suncrest Nursery last year and has breathed new life into it. A favorite for years, Suncrest had a reputation for excellence and this new version is living up to its name.

The Man Who Grew a Million Native Plants

The Man Who Grew a Million Native Plants · September 12, 2024

Benito grew up in the ranch country of Starr County, and as a boy, he learned how native plants helped his family survive.

After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses

After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses · September 4, 2024

n Southern California’s Tijuana River Estuary, a blind scientist is leading a tour that encourages visitors to experience nature a little differently. He introduces visitors to the native plants with an emphasis on the other four senses besides sight.