Invasive plants take the fun out of gardening. They arrive unannounced, thrive on neglect and make a land grab before we realize they’re crashing our garden party. What characteristics define an invasive plant, why are there so many of them, and when we find them in our home landscapes how do we manage them? Several of the worst invasives will be discussed, as well as native plants to grow instead.

Michele MacKinnon is a University of Connecticut Advanced Master Gardener and an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional. Michele is the owner of Garden Advice. She offers garden coaching to area clients and is a popular speaker with garden clubs and community organizations. Michele is Vice-Chair of the Conservation Commission in Sherman, CT. She incorporates regenerative soil practices with pollinator- and wildlife-friendly methods in all her work. 

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• This event will be held via Zoom only. A meeting link will be sent to all current members and paid visitors the day before the meeting. Sign in begins at 6:40 pm.