Don’t Let it Loose! Never dump aquarium contents into natural areas. Your could be introducing an invasive species to the native ecosystem. July 31, 2020 – Don’t Let It Loose Outreach Booth at Castlegar Pet Stores July 27, 2020…exotic plants, reptiles and fish you can choose from for your water garden, aquarium or terrarium. If these animals and plants are released into the “wild” there is the possibility… Read more
Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa). Diffuse Knapweed December 8, 2020…Choose only non-invasive species for your garden. Mechanical treatment As seed is the primary mode of reproduction, an effective way to reduce the population over time is to prevent plants… Read more
Yellow Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltata) Yellow floating heart July 11, 2019…well as Japan, China, and India Sold yellow floating heart as an ornamental water plant because of its attractive yellow flowers and floating leaves; popular aquatic garden ornamental for water… Read more
‘Tis the season to be PlantWise & Buy Local Burn Local! December 8, 2021…west coast of B.C., the escaped garden ornamental and has taken over natural spaces. Some people in our area have used Scotch broom, teasel and common tansy to decorate their… Read more
Sulphur Cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) Sulphur Cinquefoil August 11, 2021…monitor treated sites for several years. Clean equipment, vehicles, animals, and clothing before leaving infested areas. Become PlantWise to avoid planting sulphur cinquefoil in your garden. Mechanical Hand pulling may… Read more