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Keeping Fenelon Falls Natural---What Can Gardeners Do?
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Residents of Fenelon Falls are still fortunate to experience the beauty of natural landscapes. In contrast, remnant natural areas in most of southern Ontario have numerous invasive plants that are crowding out native vegetation (e.g., Dog-strangling Vine, Garlic Mustard, Common Buckthorn). Escaped garden plants are the number one source of invasive plants in Canada, and gardeners in Fenelon Falls can make a difference by choosing plants that will continue to protect our surrounding natural areas. This presentation will: Familiarize you with several common garden plants that can escape and invade surrounding natural areas, and Help you take action to control common garden escapes, and choose native alternatives that offer similar beauty.
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Silvia Strobl Bio Silvia is a Forester who retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in 2022 after a 36-year career. Silvia now lives in the rural community of Apsley. She is an avid outdoor enthusiast, a passionate gardener, and volunteers with various garden and nature organizations, including the Lakefield & District Horticultural Society and the Kawartha Land Trust. Silvia is also a a Master Gardener with the Peterborough & Area Master Gardeners. Silvia worked on raising awareness of invasive species as well as invasive species control in the late 1990s. In retirement she continues to keep up with the latest developments in this field, experiments with control treatments, and enjoys transferring knowledge through presentations.
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