Tuesday 18 August 2009

The aliens have landed

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) - it's here and it's staying, unless we do something about it. You'll find it everywhere. Traverse the boardwalk, it's there. Walk up to Offley Marsh, it's along the verge. Webmaster and his assistant even grew this "pretty flower" for a while thinking it was a good thing to have in the garden. It takes some getting rid of.

If you see it, pull it out. If you don't it'll be there a hundred-fold next year. They're coming! Quick! Run away! (Or, on second thoughts, just give 'em a yank.)