The native plant garden tour was last week. I volunteered at one garden demonstrating honeysuckle removal. I didn't have any takers to learn the great art of digging out honeysuckle, mostly polite smiles and saying that they have plenty of their own. I was surprised by a few people who assumed I was offering to dig up a honeysuckle for them to take home and plant in their own garden. That was a great opportunity for education about this willy shrub that is invading our native landscapes. In general at these events you are surrounded by seasoned native plant gardeners with years of experience but then to happen upon a new person just starting on the great native plant adventure. Native plants can quickly become an obsession after you see a beautiful flower, ask a few questions, meet the right people, and fall head long into dreams of having your very own prairie. It is a wonderful experience.
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