Invaders of the Wild: Understanding the Threat of Invasive Plants

[@michaelkatz9078]

I think this is so brilliantly done with incredibly knowledgeable people explaining things in an easy to understand way; first by familiarizing me with the terms I often hear and then explaining the relationship of each in our ecosystem. Now I understand the "why" I should plant native plants instead of just thinking I "should" and not really knowing why. I'll admit before watching this as well as reading articles in the Botanic Garden Newsletter, I didn't get how important this issue is. And with the recent fires, we see just one of many reasons why research and action in this area has urgency.

[@SBBotanicGarden]

Thank you @michaelkatz9078 for taking the time to watch this episode and share your thoughts. It's great to hear this video helped. It's a complex situation, but there is so much each of us can do right in our backyards! We're thrilled to have you in the native plant movement.

[@judyhouck9342]

The video and these projects are wonderful. I just want to add that in Humboldt county California the invasive plants have taken over most areas where people live. The native plants are overwhelmed. It's heartbreaking to me.

[@SBBotanicGarden]

Thank you for your comment, @judyhouck9342. Humboldt County is such a special place! We hope this video raises awareness about native and invasive plant species. With a baseline understanding, communities can start/continue to give native plants a chance to establish. Home gardens are a great place to start, but we can also work together to encourage more urban spaces to grow native plants! Thanks for watching and doing the work in Humboldt!

[@sbmnh]

Great explanation of these issues. We are so glad that you mentioned the relationship between native plants and the land management practices of Native peoples. The story of invasive plants in California is full of drama and obviously relevant to our choices today, but it’s a brief chapter compared to thousands of years of humans in relationship with these landscapes. Excited for the next episode!

[@SusanHorne-fc5dp]

Great video...why and how the elings park changes are meant to help our environment.

[@SBBotanicGarden]

Thank you, @susanHorne-fc5dp! So good to hear you enjoyed it.

[@kareharpies]

Let's hope the Santa Barbara botanical garden doesn't charge an arm and a leg for native perennials. Because the garden center down the road will charge less than ten dollars for non native perennials. Sustainable gardening starts with accessibility and affordability.

[@bobbyakina7622]

Never say never

[@bobbyakina7622]

If these invasives are a great threat, wouldn't it be beneficial to have an area where they are completely gone.