THE MASON JAR JOURNAL
the newsletter blog of PRG
Post #1: May 16, 2025
PRG Members Learn How to Fight Invasive Plants!
Invasive, non-native plants are a serious threat for our farms, forests, and even backyards. But how can we fight back?
Recently a group of eight PRG members participated in an outdoor workshop conducted by Blue Ridge PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management).
All in our places, with bright shiny faces…
PRISM’s experts gave us hands-on training, starting with how to identify the non-native invasive plant species that pose the biggest threats in our area. Telling the good guys apart from the bad guys takes just a little practice.
Which vine is friend, and which is foe?
Later, PRISM reps demonstrated various methods to “take out” the bad guys, including non-chemical options as well as herbicides. They recommended different approaches for different species, and explained when is the best time of year to attack each one.
The PRG students left the workshop with new confidence about how to fight invasive plants on their own, and to pass on tips to others.
Blue Ridge PRISM is a fantastic organization, leading the fight against invasive plants on multiple fronts. Their excellent website, www.blueridgeprism.org, is packed with helpful information. Their new “Virginia Invasive Plant ID & Control Tool” works in the field on your phone, too.
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