Comments on: Are Paulownia crops the same as Monsanto GM corn?

By: Sustainability: Just for Human Benefit?

Sustainability: Just for Human Benefit? — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:20:01 +0000

[...] Paulownia crops again: The invasive complaints of Paulownia can be harnessed to benefit both man and beast. The [...]

By: Carole Brown

Carole Brown — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:00:50 +0000

Sadly, that is why we have so many pine plantations. But the simplified ecosystems that result from monocultures do not do much in the way of supporting wildlife.

By: melanie watts

melanie watts — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:52 +0000

Non native plants that become invasive are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control. It is a world wide problem. In Northern British Columbia Canada, where I live, Hieracium aurantiacum is one plant I would love to eliminate from my garden. Educating the public that it is not a pretty orange flower and is definitely not native, is the first step.
melanie watts´s last blog ..Nitrogen Fixation

By: Michelle Clay

Michelle Clay — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:38:41 +0000

I would be curious to know what native trees might be able to fill this fast-regrowing niche. Surely we have something worthwhile.
Michelle Clay´s last blog ..I failed my saving throw against plants.

By: Carole Brown

Carole Brown — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:35:54 +0000

All of us, including Monsanto, need to learn to be responsible for our actions. I totally agree, WE are the change. And it’s high time we got down to business.