Kincardine woman urges others to help fight invasive Garlic Mustard plant

Michele Gade of Kincardine is launching an awareness campaign about the invasive Garlic Mustard plant that is taking over the trails and natural areas throughout the Municipality of Kincardine.

“It’s even in our yards,” she says, “and it needs to go!”

To eradicate Garlic Mustard, pull from the base of the plant to fully remove the root, and solarize for two weeks in a black garbage bag. The municipality will collect the bags at the Geddes Park barn.

“We’ve had Garlic Mustard pulls for the past two years and removed about 200 bags of this invasive plant,” says Gade.
 

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Andreah Barker and her dog, Jack, work to clear away Garlic Mustard at the KIN-Dog Park in Kincardine; photos courtesy of Michele Gade
 

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Everyone is encouraged to gather at Geddes Park in Kincardine, Wednesdays, from 2-4 p.m., to learn how to properly remove this weed.

“One robust plant can produce up to 6,000 seeds,” says Gade. “It must not be removed when it goes to seed in June and it must never be composted. Thanks to all those who have helped, thus far.”

Contact Gade at trimeg@hurontel.on.ca, if you would like to be a Garlic Mustard Steward for Kincardine.



Helping clear away the invasive Garlic Mustard, are members of the Kincardine Beaver Colony



The Forest School students help get rid of Garlic Mustard in Kincardine



Kincardine mayor Kenneth Craig (centre) and his grandson, Henry (left), work with Michele Gade to help eradicate Garlic Mustard (below)