On the Redwood Farm there are a variety of invasive species that are unwanted and should be removed to keep the class farm beds, paths, and edges clean. If found, report these plants to the companions group or they can be clipped or hand weeded by yourself. There are three specific invasives and they all need to be disposed into the weed pile. Spotted Catsear can be found almost anywhere in the farm and in my opinion will be the most common invasive plant you will see. They are long, spiky, and resemble dandelions and I recommend to remove these with gloves on. Willow Weed A.K.A. Willowherb is more rare to stumble upon and can grow long with red stems and white flowers. These are common in most wild California habitats but are not desired in our agricultural site and can be easily clipped down. The last common invasive you will find is called Bermudagrass, a spiky-grass ground cover mostly found surrounding the hoop house and is short with thick stems that can regrow roots back into the ground so it's vital these are immediately disposed of! I recommend just pulling these out with your hands.
- Hudson Hitchcock
WANTED: WILLOW WEED
WANTED: SPOTTED CATSEAR
WANTED: BERMUDAGRASS
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