@_PlantRight

Working with California's nursery industry to promote non-invasive plants for gardening and landscaping.

 California
plantright.org
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How do invasiveplants cause harm? Invasive plants have negative effects on the ecology and economy in various ways. At least $82 million goes to fighting invasive plants in CA every year! To find out more, visit our website: plantright.org/ #InvasiveSpecies #PlantRight
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Blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracious Blonde Ambition) provides beautiful fall interest to a landscape. Golden when dormant and vibrant green with blonde “eyelashes” in the spring and summer! #bluegramagrass #blondeambition #blondeambitiongrass #landscap… instagr.am/p/CmKmbqFvhXH/
Eye catching Epilobium canum is a coral #canative beauty that attracts #hummingbirds It is also considered a #lowwaterplant perfect for sunny #lowwatergardens ! #plantright #california #californiaplants #lowwaterlandscaping #lowwaterlandscape #lowwater… instagr.am/p/Ce4T5Czv0dr/
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Today @12 PM (PT) our program manager, Alex Simmons, will be presenting for the Invasive Species Awareness Week lunchtime talks. Head over to ucanr.edu/sites/invasivelunc… to register and join the webinar to learn about #plantright and #invasivepl… instagr.am/p/Ceg5OOHP0p9/
Let's talk invasive plants! TODAY @12pm (PT) ucanr.edu/sites/invasivelunc… #invasivespecies #isaw #plantright
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The best way to fight invasive species? Prevent them from occurring in the first place. Teach #students how to prevent #InvasiveSpecies and how they impact local ecosystems with this list from @nature_org. nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/…

Invasive Species: What You Can Do

The best way to fight invasive species is to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

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NAISMA@NAISMAorg28 Feb 2022
#InvasiveSpecies can cause: 🪲 Crop loss. 🌽 Threats to food security. 💧 Threats to water supplies. And we can improve our policies to prevent them. Learn more: nisaw.org/farmbill/ #NISAW

National Invasive Species Awareness Week

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they pose.

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It is officially #NISAW nisaw.org/ Attend a webinar or other virtual event - there's lots to choose from. nisaw.org/
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Tumbleweeds, symbols of the Wild West, are actually invasive species called Russian thistle (Salsola pestifer). They are very difficult to control and serve as sharp reminders to stop the spread of #InvasiveSpecies. For example, clean vehicles and outdoor gear before travelling.
A ball of dried branches on a stone path.

ALT A ball of dried branches on a stone path.

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For #NISAW we thought we should go over the basics! Here's a great article from Audubon breaking down the difference between native, non-native, and #InvasiveSpecies . bit.ly/3HvFPTa

What is the Difference Between Native, Non-native, and Invasive Plants?

We break it down for you, and provide some alternatives to plants you might have in your backyard or local box store.

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Amazing effort to remove invasive aquatics from this priceless NorCal treasure! #Keeptahoeblue #InvasiveSpecies
South Tahoe Now@SouthTahoeNow18 Jan 2022
#LeagueToSaveLakeTahoe says approval of #TahoeKeys Control Methods Test to remove #InvasiveSpecies is a step in the right direction. Final approval waiting from @TahoeAgency next week. @KeepTahoeBlue #SouthLakeTahoe southtahoenow.com/story/01/1…
Good reminder from Orange County Master Gardners not to dump aquarium plants! 🌱 ocregister.com/2022/01/16/wh…

Why you don’t want to bring invasive plants into your yard and what to plant instead

Master Gardener Laura Simpson explains what’s bad about invasive plants and offers some alternatives.

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#plantright #InvasiveSpecies
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas grass) may be extending seasonal allergies in areas where it is invasive. Just another reason to avoid planting this harmful grass! go.nature.com/32E8SW3

Allergenicity to worldwide invasive grass Cortaderia selloana as environmental risk to public health

Scientific Reports - Allergenicity to worldwide invasive grass Cortaderia selloana as environmental risk to public health

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Full blog post from @ucipmurban - ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/pos…
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NAISMA@NAISMAorg22 Oct 2021
🗓 Mark your calendars! National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 8-March 4, 2022. nisaw.org/ #NISAW #InvasiveSpecies
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#California nurseries are selling less #invasive plants! Celebrating tiny wins! Check out this report from @_PlantRight: plantright.org/wp-content/up…
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Thanks for the mention @UCCEVentura ! Check out this article by one of our PlantRight steering committee members, Professor Marie Jasieniuk of UC Davis.
UCCEVenturaCounty & Hansen Ag Research Center@UCCEVentura3 Aug 2021
Curious how risky that landscape plant is for the native environment? Check out this recent blog outlining the benefits of the #PlantRight evaluations of ornamental horticulture to figure out the best plants for your landscape conta.cc/3hInkkZ #WeAreUCANR
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Great article on the invasive plant management going on in Angeles National Forest. Some of the targets are key plants from the #PlantRight list such as tamrisk, giant reed, and broom. #InvasiveSpecies bit.ly/3ipva3a
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Love seeing volunteer nursery survey results and photos flow in! Fun part of the job! Survey has just one month left! So get your data in! 🌱❗ PC: W. Simpson, Riverside, CA #plantright #nurserysurvey #retailnursery #californiaplants instagr.am/p/CPRNuGNn6bH/
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Say No to Garden Invaders! bit.ly/3hm1TGN #Plantright
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