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Dear Aggie: We have burdock on our property and the burrs get into my dogâs coat. How can I eliminate this weed?
A: From an evolutionary perspective, burdock species (both Arctium minus and Arctium lappa) are masters of spreading their seeds. Native to Europe, burdock has seed heads with prickly barbs that immediately catch onto an animalâs coat â or a gardenerâs clothing â at the lightest touch. In fact, the inventor of Velcro was inspired by the tenacity of burdock seed-heads. As the animal moves about the environment, hitchhiking seeds shake loose from the burrs, spreading the plant into new locations. Unfortunately, as the seed heads break apart, they work their way into an animalâs coat and become difficult to remove. They are especially troublesome with long-haired breeds â from Scottish terriers to wool sheep to Highland cattle â and must be cut from the animalâs coat. The barbs can even work their way into the skin or into an anim
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In anticipation of the 2021 growing season, spring is the perfect time to plan and plant. From fruit trees and shrubbery to vegetables and flowers to add color and life to your garden, instructive materials are available to help you along the way in cultivating your green thumb.
Sue J. Gwise, consumer horticulture educator and master gardener coordinator, has been with the Cornell Cooperative Extension for 20 years. She said that early spring is a good time to start planning, regardless of what type of gardening you are set to begin. Spring is a good time to draw up a little plan of where you want to put things. The more planning you do ahead of time, the more successful your garden will be.