What is a weed? Why do weeds appear? How should we remove them? Are some weeds beneficial? The answers to these questions are not always straightforward. For instance, violets are one of the most important plants for fritillary butterflies, and yet they are labelled weeds. Goldenrods, which provide more wildlife benefit than any other herbaceous plant in the flora, are also considered weeds. Join Dan Jaffe at Garden in the Woods in Framingham on Thursday, March 22 from 9 – 12 for a fascinating discussion of weeds and their place in the landscape. Co-sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance. $40 for members of sponsoring organizations, $48 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/weeds
