The Plant From Hell

Yes, there are pressing issues in the North Okanagan.
Water, for one.
Over-governance for another.

But after reading "The Plant that's eating B.C." in the June 22, 2015 issue of Maclean's Magazine, it's time to add Japanese (and its three mutant hybrids) Knotweed to RDNO's Noxious Weeds Program.

Fast.
Faster.
Super-fast.

Think this is just a gardener's caution?
Nope.

Reports of being unable to secure a mortgage or house insurance are apparently not scare tactics.
They're reality.

The plant has crawled under 4-lane highways and weakened bridge infrastructure.

Wikipedia's report that it's one of the world's most invasive species is frankly frightening.


"Makes mountain pine beetle sound like a cherished pet by comparison," offers Kia.


Holy crap, as the saying goes!