Chloe Rose

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Lyvia Dequincey wrote:It's a tricky distinction - something that grows fast enough to withstand grazing and be coppiced for wood is generally fast enough that somebody will call it weedy. But it depends on conditions, too.

For me the word weedy depends on the roots - if you decide to take it out, do you have to get every last piece of root? If you want to keep it behind a line, can you just trim it back annually? Or will it sprout from nearby all season?

And then there are some things like dandelions that just pop up everywhere. I would imagine that since it is forage, that deer and horses might like that.



I've read that alder can develop suckers, and that it's a prolific seeder so you would need to keep an eye on them.
I read a blog the other day, and the author just cuts the alders back every time they get to big (sorry that i dont have the link)
10 years ago

richie Walsh wrote:Has anyone figured out a alder guild??

I'm planning to plant a black alder on my allotment for a number of reasons ie: shade (as I have none). to take advantage of the extra nitrogen, and as it is indigenous to northern Europe I hope it will attract more wildlife (birds insects etc)..

I've been looking on line for quite some time but I haven't found any mention of an alder guild. If no one has read/created one could someone please have a look around their alders, and let me know whats growing under and around them?

much appreciated.

Richie.



I cant say that i known of an alder guild, but if you're in north america, be careful with black alder as its pretty invasive and weedy. Just a heads up, good luck!
10 years ago

Delilah Gill wrote:Email me, I'll send you a detailed listing for the SE.



Sorry i didnt reply, ive beem really busy, and detailed listing? Whats the SE? Sorry, i dont understand, please explain.
10 years ago

David Goodman wrote:When you publish, BTW, I'll be your first buyer. Keep us posted and drop me an e-mail on my site - I'll link to you.



Btw, thanks for posting, it gave me some inspiration, ive decided that the books im currently working on will be drafts and noted, that way when im older i can compile it all and get all artistic with the drawings. I probably will have the final version published now.
10 years ago

Jennifer Wadsworth wrote:You guys make me envious with your drawing abilities!



Dont be, i only just got good, like, yesterday
10 years ago
Been researching acacia angustissima's uses all day, im graciously thankful that it's more researched then the last two acacias. Its amazing how little we know about plants these days!

Just gonna put this out there, libraries are great places to buy gardening books (and books in general) on the cheap, i got 10 books for 20$ and they've been a great help in my research! (Picture below)

Also, im getting a lot better at drawing lately so thats always good, i drew this yesterday for valentines.
10 years ago

David Goodman wrote:This is awesome - more power to you. I love hickories, tilias, mulberries, native persimmons, beautyberries...

Too many wonderful plants to name.

I was feeling very ambitious and started something similar with a survival crop comic book. Getting time to draw and finish it has been hard, though - I keep finding more plants to include.

Here's a page:



WOW! Thats awesome! You surpass my drawings! Ill make sure to save this for when i start on my 2nd book series on herbaceous plants, im not sure if its publish material but thank you very much!
10 years ago