Where is the other one? I always do a search and scan the recent threads before posting a story. This one just in this morning's paper and I didn't see it anywhere on here.
A little agent orange fertilizer will work wonders.
DrCaleb
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 3:03 pm
GreenTiger GreenTiger:
A little agent orange fertilizer will work wonders.
A tiger torch is far superior, and leaves no residue.
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Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:28 pm
Giant Hogweed is a health hazard that ranks higher that poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac in respect to its potential to harm humans.
After doing some research about the plant, discovering that the sap oozes from it, looking at pictures that show how it blackens and burns the skin just from contact with the sap on the exterior of the leaves or stalks, I can tell you if I saw this plant anywhere (even in somebody's garden) I would immediately report it to authorities.
It does especially well in disturbed soils and along waterways where seeds can be spread long distances. Large colonies have been known to form from a single plant, where an abundance of seeds coupled with shoots arising from the roots gives rise to hundreds of offspring. Weed specialists have reported that once it becomes established it takes up to five years to completely get rid of a colony due to regrowth from seeds and roots.
Here in BC we have enough problems already with the European Blackberry Bramble that has become naturalized since it was imported from Germany in the 1800's and has now spread and taken over throughout this province and Washington state. Anybody who lives in BC or Washington knows what I'm talking about. We sure don't need something like Giant Hogweed getting a hold on next.
There is nothing good about any kind of invasive toxic plant that is non-indigenous to North America. Anybody who thinks it's okay to let it spread needs their head examined.
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