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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Timberton Residents – The Vegetation Management Committee and the TVHA Board would like to hear from you.
Have you noticed the difference to the monument area at Timberton Drive and Heritage Lane? The dead arborvitae tree behind the monument has been removed and we are trying to determine whether or not to replace that tree.
Below are “Before” and “After” pictures. Please take a moment to write a comment (below) to let us know what you think. Does it look okay as it is now or should we plant a new arborvitae tree (of similar height)? Thanks for your input!
As many of you know, we have lots of opportunities as citizens of Port Ludlow to volunteer our services. In fact, there is one right outside our front door. One that keeps our minds and bodies sharp and healthy. One that enhances our neighborhoods and keeps our monthly dues low. You guessed it! You can sign up to volunteer for a Timberton community project to include weeding our memorial park at Leighbrook and Hertiage, help to clear the gazebo trail, or take out those winter blues by removing an overgrown mugo pine tree while having fun in the sun with your neighbors. Maybe doing a bit of pond clean-up sounds intriguing.
If getting physical with the plant life isn’t your cup of tea, you may want to support the work crew with encouragement, bottled water, perhaps a snack which keeps spirits high and provides a restful work break. To help coordinate our Timberton Volunteers, please list a contact email address, level of interest and send to tvhaboarddirectors@gmail.com and your name will be added along with those already signed-up.
Many thanks to our neighbors who already provide a number of community duties to Timberton Village and hope to see you all around our beautiful Village.
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.
