Posts by WMSWCD Admin
Your Soil Is Alive!
Over one billion living organisms live a teaspoon of soil! Most of us think of soil as a chemical sponge – nothing but a temporary holding tank for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. But soil is a living thing. As you stand in your garden, you are literally standing on trillions of living creatures. Entire ecosystems…
Read MorePlanting for Erosion Control
Erosion is the process that occurs when soil and other land matter is disturbed by either human activity or natural conditions such as extreme weather. When land erodes, it is carried from its original location into streams and rivers, where it disrupts spawning areas, pollutes water, and reduces flood channel capacity. In addition to creating…
Read MoreBattling spring invaders
With the intermittent rain and sun that characterizes a Portland spring, comes not only the blooming of many of our native plants, but also many of the invasive weeds that plague our landscapes. Three of the most prominant weeds to manage this time of year are lesser celandine, spurge laurel and Scotch broom. Lesser celandine…
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