Green Wednesday: Golden Mussel Alert and Native Plant Wisdom
By Marcy Nielsen-Berruezo, U.C. Master Gardeners of Napa County/Kathleen Scavone, Environmental Contributor
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Green Wednesday: Gardening and Ecological Insights
Every Wednesday Napa Valley Features brings you Green Wednesday, featuring articles from environmental voices and the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. These contributors share research-based horticultural advice and insights on sustainability and climate topics relevant to our region.
Summary of Today’s Stories
"Native Plants Can Bring Ease and Beauty to Your Home Garden" by Marcy Nielsen-Berruezo, U.C. Master Gardeners of Napa County: Thoughtfully choosing native plants based on their original habitat can lead to a low-maintenance, ecologically rich garden that supports local wildlife and thrives in Napa County’s microclimates.
“‘Right plant, right place’ isn’t just about making sure the mature plant will have enough space. Before you purchase a plant, consider its habitat of origin, what the conditions are like there and whether you can offer similar conditions in your garden.” - Marcy Nielsen-Berruezo
"Invasive Golden Mussels in Napa County" by Kathleen Scavone, environmental contributor: Golden mussels pose a serious ecological and economic threat to Napa’s bodies of water, such as Lake Berryessa and Lake Hennessey, prompting strict prevention measures to avert infestation.
“Let’s watch our waterways while decreasing the need for costly repairs on boats, docks and hydroelectric facilities and do what we can in the efforts to keep waterways clean.” — Kathleen Scavone