Call for Community Garden Members
Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden is a community-based organization that depends on local residents to help with every facet of garden management and care. We are not registered as a non-profit by the IRS. We will eventually become registered as a non-profit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This will help us fulfill our mission and deliver a better community service. We are looking for local members of the community to help us deliver the best community service. We need all different kinds of help, and you can develop new skills or hone in on the skills that you already have! Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions!
There are so many opportunities to get involved with the community garden! To get down in the dirt to plant native plants or kill invasive species, to leadership positions and beyond, we need your help to restore native habitat to create a wonderful and safe space for all the critters that need it. If you are interested or want more information, please email: wildwondergarden@gmail.com
The War on Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is a particularly noxious invasive species because it is allelopathic. It poisons the soil with chemicals that kill other plants without affecting other Japanese Knotweed. A successful invasion usually results in monocultures, because this plant is the only plant that can grow in the new poisoned environment. Additionally, it grows voraciously via its rhizomes (an underground stem that can grow roots or shoots). The only way to effectively get rid of the Japanese Knotweed is by cutting stems close to the ground and applying glyphosate herbicide onto the freshly cut stem. The herbicide is then absorbed by the plant and is taken down into the roots, where it does its magic. This invasive species is prolific in the Potter-Walsh Neighborhood, so there will always be opportunities to get involved. Herbicide application works best during early and late summer.
Suggestions & Recommendations?
Do you have any brilliant ideas to help Wild Wonder Community Prairie Garden shine even more? Any suggestions for new plants, infrastructure, art? We want to hear your thoughts and ideas! Do not hesitate to reach out.