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Time to sow wildflower seeds and a new invasive plant found in the state

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Heard On Garden Talk
Close-up view of green stiltgrass leaves with visible veins, showing healthy foliage in natural light.
Invasive Japanese stiltgrass. Cornell IPM Program at Cornell University – CC-BY

Some seeds do better when planted in the fall. Prairie expert Neil Diboll is back to share his advice for what to plant now. Then we talk to an extension weed specialist about stiltgrass.

Featured in this Episode

  • What to do in the fall in your native plant garden

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    When and how to plant native wildflower seeds. And why you should leave dead stems in the garden.

  • Invasive Stiltgrass Found

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    We talk about what the new invasive looks like, why it’s a danger to our ecosystems, and what to do if you find it.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Neil Diboll Guest
  • Mark Renz Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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