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Don’t deck the halls with invasive species

November 9, 2023

Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species

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Garlic mustard doesn’t belong in our forests but is fine in our kitchens

May 8, 2023

Invasive garlic mustard is overtaking forest (or forested) ecosystems across North America.

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When other plants are losing their leaves, witchhazel puts on a show

January 5, 2023

The yellow flowers of witchhazel plant bloom as the final leaves fall. (Photo courtesy of Susan Thomas/iNaturalist CC BY-NC)

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Growing a passion for an unusual native species

July 1, 2021

Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.

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The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay

June 7, 2021

A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health

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Life under the fallen leaves

March 9, 2021

Bees, butterflies, moths and other insects use leaf cover to weather the winter

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How choosing the right tree can help adapt to climate change

May 8, 2020

By planning for the future, you can increase forest resiliency

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Eight springtime wildflowers you can eat

April 17, 2020

These tasty plants may be growing in your own backyard

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Ten Chesapeake species with unique nicknames

April 1, 2020

These creative names will bring some joy to your day

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Surprising perks of the pickerelweed

December 26, 2019

This beautiful pond plant is a valuable asset in the Bay watershed

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