Invasive Species

Here's some interesting new research discussing microbes and soil chemistry interactions and how they affect the ability for invasive species to persist and spread:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/ajob-mft092613.php

It is worth taking a look at as many of the plants we use for decoration and ornamentation around our yards have become invasive species in the wild forests and urban fringe that many of us live in.

I will have more to discuss about this in a future post, but for now, curl up on this rainy day and have a good read.

-E