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katemacquarrie22
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Spreading Dogbane
You can probably think of examples where a famous and showy family member outshines their equally talented kin. If you’ve heard of...
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katemacquarrie22
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Fern Leaf Rollers
Welcome back to Ask a Naturalist: your own personal “Google” for information on all things natural on PEI. I’ve been getting quite a few...
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katemacquarrie22
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Blue-eyed Grass
PEI’s showy flowers dominate our June landscape, but it’s worth taking a moment to notice the subtle blooms as well. One of my favorites...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 21, 20243 min read
The Myth of No Mow May
This time last year, I posted about why I’m not a fan of #NoMowMay. You can read it here (https://www.pei-untamed.com/post/early-spring-...
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katemacquarrie22
Apr 7, 20243 min read
White Pine Soda
There’s not much in the way of fresh greens in PEI’s landscape yet, but there are a few wild plants that can be eaten year-round. One of...
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katemacquarrie22
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Nodding Beggar's-tick
PEI’s wild plants have all sorts of innovative ways to disperse their seeds. Some use wind, others water, and a rare few go with...
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katemacquarrie22
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Fireweed vs. Loosestrife
It’s great to see people becoming increasingly aware of PEI’s invasive species. Unfortunately, I’m seeing more and more cases of people...
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katemacquarrie22
Jul 2, 20232 min read
Cow Parsnip and Giant Hogweed
The average person can identify more corporate logos than they can local wild plants. It’s natural for people to fear the unknown, but...
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