General Info

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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!