Re: Concern for us collectors(Please Read)
Diann,
Yes,I read the same article..In his climate(cool-moist). many things would have
to be considered potentially invasive..
What excells(invades) in Hinkleys environs would be in great jeopardy in my
climate,necessitating constant monitoring of its well being.I dont fault him as
its the responsible action for his region and protects his own grounds which
were/are limited..
What worrys me is that from the sound of it when a 'decision'is made by the
regulators it will be a blanket decision...
My concern is *easy**one size fits all*solutions will be sought to simplify the
process'of bureaucracy..
Un-necessarily depriving many nurseries(and consumers)of countless plants *now*
here and the countless more to come(make that maybe),with the international
trade doors wide open.
The west side of our country in large part is nothing like the east coast,with
its lush growth and abundant(unless its a La Nina year)precip.Hence we do not
have the wonderous stands of deciduous trees as there,etc.etc.I doubt that we
would have very many dec.trees at all(save the few natives that grow along water
sheds)if it were not for the home gardener/landscaper who sees to its survival
,water needs and so on.
Agonizingly difficult subject, very complex and each person has their own
perspective,agenda..
Make no mistake I recognize the need for some controls, its just how much and
how implemented that nags me.
I would not like to be told to eliminate the majority of my garden plants or
face fines,and or enforced removal.
Conversly these plants have stayed right here,not invading outside areas but
that would not matter if one size applied.
Last but not least dont forget there are others who have much to gain if this is
put into full effect.The pesticide companies are among the most powerful
corporations in the entire world now, in partnership with the giant
pharmaceuticals, and they want this market. They are losing on GMO's in Europe;
they are waging a public relations campaign here to turn it around. If they are
successful,it will be a virtually unlimited market. You can even imagine
unemployed weed warriors going around sowing
"invasive" species...there will never be any end to it.
As you know this is passionate subject and will leave you now to express your
own passions on this worrisome subject.
Connie
Diann Barbee Thoma wrote:
> I recall an article by Dan Hinkley (or was it in his book??) where he talked
> about his special garden where he grew all new specimens for several years
> to make sure they were good plants, including that they weren't invasive. He
> said he threw any plants that didn't make the grade onto the compost pile.
>
