Pictured here are VMC volunteers willing to improve our neighborhood with their hard work. If you happen to see one of them wandering the neighborhood, give them a big “thank you”.
Pond Cleanup Crew
General Info
New Stuff
We’ve added a new “Frequently Asked Questions” page. Plus there is new and updated information on the members-only TVHA Welcome Packet page.
Note that access to the members-only area is for TVHA members. Please use the Contact the Web Guy page if you need access to that area.
Community Cleanup Pictures
Many thanks to all who joined in the community clean up day, April 1st. Tom C., Tom W., Tone, Vicki, Lydia, Kees and Lloyd. Your time and effort is appreciated.
Spring is Here and So Are the Weeds
Please be on the lookout for the following noxious weeds.
“Noxious weed” means a plant that when established is highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control by cultural or chemical practices, RCW 17.10.10. If you happen to see one, or both of the following varieties growing in your garden or surrounding common area, please remove using protective clothing, gloves and dispose of in a sealed plastic trash bag roots and all. DO NOT PLACE TOXIC WEEDS IN YOUR COMPOST OR TRASH UNLESS PROPERLY BAGGED AND SEALED. These are on Jefferson County’s hit list of noxious weeds to eliminate.
Poison Hemlock
Below is a great blog that shows, with pictures and description, the difference between Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne ’s Lace. There are some similar features, but there is distinction in appearance. Note the difference in stem, flower and leaf patterns.
Go to Raven’s Roots Naturalist School Blog, July 2, 2015 edition showing pictorial differences between Poison Hemlock and Queen Anne’s Lace. http://www.ravensroots.com/blog/2015/6/26/poison-hemlock-id
Poison Hemlock can be deadly toxic to both people and animals. It contains toxic alkaloids which are found in all plant parts. For information about Poison Hemlock poisoning and symptoms, contact the Washington Poison Center at: 1-800-222-1222.
Here’s more info about the weed: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/WeedBoard/pdfs/BestManagementPractices/Poison%20Hemlock.pdf
Tansy Ragwort
Tansy Ragwort, a noxious weed, can be toxic to livestock
This noxious weed contains a toxin which can be lethal to cattle, horses and to a lesser degree goats and sheep. All parts of the Tansey Ragwort are toxic in both live and dried plant material. The young rosettes of Tansey Ragwort can be especially dangerous to grazing animals.
For information, go to the Northwest Washington Jefferson County Weed Control Board Fact Sheet regarding Tansey Ragwort. http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/WeedBoard/pdfs/BestManagementPractices/Tansy%20Ragwort.pdf
Both Poison Hemlock and Tansey Ragwort are Class B noxious weeds in Washington State.
Vegetation Management Committee At Work
A few pictures taken during TVHA VMC’s most recent project shows community members at work in your neighborhood. Thanks to our many VMC Gardening Volunteers for all their help on this project and many others. If you would like to participate, watch for a resident email blast regarding future volunteer projects. Again, many thanks to all who have volunteered both past and present.
