Monroe County Master Gardener Association

At our March 23rd mtg, Jenny introduced Amy Stone from OSU (go blue!!) who spoke
on Invasive Plants and Pests. Amy a youngster, compared to most of us–proved to be
an energetic interactive and engaging speaker. It was clear she is passionate on this
subject matter.

Amy enhanced her talk with a comprehensive power point presentation

Amy spoke on our responsibility to NOT introduce invasive plants or insects
into our environments–that is best achieved by planting NATIVES. She explained
that an invasive is a NON-native and Native is a specific geno type.

She had a lot of information and the group listened intently as she spoke of not
only invasive plants but the major threat from invasive insects.

Amy covered a lot of information in her talk. A new word for me was
PHENOLOGY – insects & plants develop based on “weather” conditions.
There are direct correlations between when some plants bloom and when the
insects interact with that plant.
In closing, Amy gave references for us to use; noting she has her education & focus
in Ohio. While some info crosses the state boundaries; as Michiganders we
do have our own unique habitats-ultimately the more we all share the better
off our environments will be. web site reference INVASIVE.ORG
“Easier to eradicate when small & isolated”
Her favorite reference: Buckeye Yard & Garden—online //bygl.osu.edu
We have already had some of our members reference articles from this on
the blog……………check it out. gk
THANK YOU AMY!!!!!!!!!!!