The Brandywine Conservancy is thrilled to announce the launch of the Brandywine Native Garden Hub, a new online resource designed to inspire gardeners of all levels and skillsets. The Brandywine Native Garden Hub is a free,...
Read MoreWhile we're on the topic of vines, here is a list of species, both native and non-native, that are found in our area.
Be sure you positively identify any vine before you cut, pull or spray. If you need a consult, just give us a call or send us a photo.
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In our prior post, we stressed the need for the control of invasive vines.
There are two vines that are abundant locally and which are threatening the health of our forests and native wildlife: oriental bittersweet and mile-a-minute. Both of these vines are exotic invasives...
It seems that everywhere you go within our region, you are within sight of a woodland that is being overrun by vines.
Many of these vines are exotic invasive species that have spread throughout our region. With a lack of natural predators and other controls, such as disease,...
We're all familiar with the adage “leaves of three, let it be.” And we all know that this refers to Poison Ivy, one of our most irritating (quite literally) native plants.
The urushiol oil from the plant is one of the most common allergy problems in the U.S. The oil...
The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is truly one of the most fascinating of any of our native wildlife.
In a typical year there are four generations of monarch butterflies hatched. The first three generations, born in the spring and summer months, live on average just 2-6...