Explore the dual nature of goldenrods in conservation plantings While goldenrods like tall and Canada goldenrod benefit pollinators and wildlife their aggressive growth can outcompete other plants This guide offers insights into managing goldenrods to maintain a balanced and thriving ecosystem Essential reading for land managers and conservationists committed to maintaining a diverse grassland ecosystem Check out the Managing Conservation Plantings series which include details on how to control invasive species and other problematic plants in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) plantings and native warm-season grass and wildflower conservation plantings This publication is part of a seven publication series The Managing Conservation Plantings Series Show Breaking News BarCloseTrafficDaniel Dahm ORANGE COUNTY – A passenger was killed early Friday in Orlando when the driver of an Acura MDX crashed into a wall The fatal single-vehicle wreck happened around 4:30 a.m on Goldenrod Road at 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Digital and published by Graham Media Group Try a different filter or a new search keyword Streaming and Download help Redeem code Mania Mode is a high-water mark for the video game music community and a steadfast reminder of why I fell in love with VGM in the first place Video Game LoFi: Kingdom Hearts invites the listener to an introspective journey supported by 26 fans who also own “Goldenrod Citypop: Gold Version” The effort and affection are palpable in this album illustrative and extremely personal experience for Ro It's also a milestone in the VGM community which transcends the misrepresentation of a culture and addresses it in a respectful and syncretistic manner Whether you are a fan of metal or folk music supported by 25 fans who also own “Goldenrod Citypop: Gold Version” It was a tough choice between Pokemon League (Day) and Stark Mountain but I ultimately chose the former because of the masterful tenor sax solo It was that solo that inspired me to try and transcribe music Award-winning "Celeste" composer Lena Raine ups the energy on this massive 63-track OST for this "monster volleyball RPG" game Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp Mark Sparling Is Video Game Music’s Latest Success Story The Sound of “Tunic:” A Video Game Music Love Story Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release This native plant is beloved by pollinators of all kinds since the plant I’m discussing doesn’t bloom until the shortening days of early autumn And as the gardeners among you contemplate your spring planting campaigns this column may serve as a timely recommendation for a plant that is beautiful The scientific name says it all; “sempervirens” means “always living,” or a bit more loosely translated “indestructible.” Adapted for the harshest conditions our region has to offer — coastal sand dunes and frequent dousings of salt water — this stuff is nearly impossible to kill Much of the secret of this plant’s hardiness lies in its leaves It’s a configuration that stores water readily and steadfastly refuses to surrender it to evaporation; faced with relentless sun and a drought Solidago sempervirens simply slows down a bit and lives off its stored resources The thick cuticle has the added effect of preventing the absorption of salt from ocean spray or overwash; seaside goldenrod lives happily in conditions that would kill a lesser plant Seaside goldenrod first came to my attention as a favored nectar source of migrating monarch butterflies The southbound migration of this popular butterfly in our region is largely coastal perhaps simply because the southwesterly trend of the coastline intercepts the southerly travel of these butterflies which then opt to follow the shoreline southwest rather than continue southward over open water The period of peak monarch movement coincides with the bloom period of this goldenrod and since few other nectar sources are available along the immediate coast the butterflies rely extensively on seaside goldenrod blossoms While the number of migrant monarchs transiting the Vineyard has declined steadily in recent decades a good clump of seaside goldenrod remains a reliable place to find this insect But the appeal of these flowers extends far beyond butterflies and must result from more than just overlap in time and space and beetles visit seaside goldenrod in huge numbers clearly preferring this plant to any other nectar source Nobody seems to know exactly what the attraction is the nectar and pollen this plant offers are especially nutritious making seaside goldenrod flowers a wildly popular resource an entire suite of native bees focuses its adult activity around this plant Multiple species in the genera Colletes and Andrena are pollen specialists on goldenrod rarely visiting anything else as they forage most of these bees unfailingly choose sempervirens over any other Solidago such as the ubiquitous common Eastern bumblebee So a prime patch of Solidago sempervirens can be alive with pollinators during the plant’s September and early October bloom period Seaside goldenrod is grown quite widely as an ornamental which is not surprising given its toughness and beauty and several named cultivars have been developed While it does not seem particularly popular locally as an ornamental a quick Web search shows many regional nurseries carry this plant including some on Cape Cod and a few that purport to offer Vineyard-origin stock So suitable material should be readily available to anyone wanting to add flashy gold flowers and a prodigious pollen and nectar source to a yard or garden Despite its optimization for life on coastal dunes its occupancy often extends into the wetter Solidago sempervirens grows like crazy when given the even moderately friendly conditions of a not-too-badly neglected garden show much inclination to spread by rhizomes or even to seed itself in; while the plants in my yard are massive they have shown no alarming tendency toward excess zeal the natural range of this plant extends from the Gulf of Mexico east and north to the Maritime Provinces the vigor of seaside goldenrod can be problematic; in at least one midwestern state this species is legally restricted as potentially invasive While some sources suggest that seaside goldenrod tends to live less long than other goldenrods About the only problem this species seems susceptible to is a leaf rust of some kind starting on the lower leaves and climbing as the plant senesces but this affliction seems to have no effect on either blooming or survival when I can stake out seaside goldenrod patches for insect photography consider installing a few plugs of this species in your yard; your local pollinators will be delighted The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments Solidago sempervirens L. is native to coastal marshes and dunes of the Atlantic from northern North Carolina to Newfoundland.  The species is characterized by its numerous, thick, large upper stem leaves, variously secund pyramidal inflorescence, and heads often with 12–17 rays and 17–22 disc florets (Semple & Cook 2006 FNA in part) (2016) noted that the number of florets was only useful as a diagnostic trait a for at the upper end of the range The lower end of the range was well within the ranges of numbers of florets for S Solidago sempervirens is diploid (2n=18) throughout its range Semple and Cook (2022) summarized and mapped the cytogeography of all species in Solidago sect Solidago sempervirens has been introduced much further inland in Ontario and Michigan and is establishing itself along roadside ditches in areas with frequent road salting during winter This expansion into non-coastal area continues It also appears to have been introduced along the coast in a few scattered locations much further south (e.g. It has been reported from the West Indies but these are likely based on misidentifications or broad application of the species name; these plants belong in S Amphlett and Semple (2018) reported the presence of S sempervirens naturalized in Scotland (vc96) including all photographs unless otherwise indicated A multivariate study of the Solidago sempervirens complex  (Asteraceae: Astereae: S (Salt-marsh Goldenrod) naturalised on saltmarsh at Kingsteps – the first record in the wild in Britain and Ireland Goldenrod Parlor is open for business on Oct pride flags and plants flutter with each gust of wind.  Tucked between Sunshine Records and Flashback’s Recycled Fashions the nearly 1,600-square-foot hair salon is accompanied by the aroma of chatter and color paired with a warm greeting from stylists at work Goldenrod Parlor serves as an eco-conscious and gender-inclusive salon and welcomes all hair types, its website said the community-focused parlor has something to offer everyone The mirror above its waiting chairs is outlined with a fuzzy The words “no filter” are stenciled across customers’ reflections Goldenrod Parlor’s owner Sarah Kleeman sits in her office near the door where hair trimmings of every color scatter the exposed concrete floors The 38-year-old’s white linen set matches the earthy Goldenrod Parlor comes after over a decade of hairstyling and years of business coaching Kleeman said she was tired of working in rental salons where stylists have to manage overhead costs and taxes on their own and you don’t have anyone really inspiring you.” meaning stylists set their own hourly prices Kleeman handles all of the backend finances which range from “effortlessly lived-in looks” to anime hair color Kleeman said the parlor’s name was inspired by her son whose photos decorate the salon’s whiteboard with reminders scribbled in Expo marker and there’s this Crayola crayon called Goldenrod guests can help themselves to a seat in the salon’s waiting area While peering at the finished products of earlier appointments one can get distracted from filling out the salon’s client care form After reading a zine titled “Next Level Ally” and returning it to the coloring book cart the blank intake form no longer feels like a technicality which are often stigmatized for female business owners.  According to research from Indiana University tattoos have historically been associated with a masculine but they’ve become more androgynous over time.  One of Kleeman’s business visions was to degender the salon industry and create a place where her clients feel included Charging for time is common in many de-gendered industries a concept she said is steeped in sexism and racism.  “I felt like we were at this point in the industry where women were paying an insane amount of money for haircuts even though the timing was relatively the same,” she said While Goldenrod recognizes that haircuts are a luxury it doesn’t neglect community outreach.  the salon holds a gender-affirming haircut day this allows them to give back to both the salon and the community.   Along with donating to local organizations like GRACE Marketplace the salon also has a free haircut fund that goes toward marginalized communities it’s for reproductive health care workers.  what I do know about our salon is we’re not going to call ourselves the most affordable salon … My other biggest goal is to make sure that my team makes money.” As the sun’s reach begins to weaken in the salon the backlit mirrors illuminate the remaining clients of the day Tin foil loosens its grip on settled color Kleeman can now look around at the team she’s curated the niches the stylists hone in on and the environment that has developed “I think we are the quintessential queer salon in Gainesville,” Kleeman said is working on one of her last clients of the day pink glasses bejeweled with a green gem and a mushroom pendant hanging from her hair the 34-year-old stylist started at Goldenrod in June “I’m finally getting to be very forward about how I’d like to craft a vision for somebody’s appointment,” Streetzel said “I’m really getting to lean into not just being able to do what people ask me to do Streetzel returned to Gainesville to begin her career.  she appreciates how Kleeman structured the business to consider every single person who is a part of it “I would say with most people who have been in the industry a long time the way things have been run is really self-sacrificial,” she said ignoring the need to take care of ourselves Despite wanting to quit hairstyling several times and constantly moving Streezel doesn’t see herself leaving the parlor anytime soon “I think part of what sets this place apart is the way that she [Kleeman] encourages specializing,” Streetzel said “Not just can you do anything that’s thrown at you but can you get really honest and vulnerable with yourself about what you actually like to do Contact Noor Sukkar at nsukkar@alligator.org Noor Sukkar is a third-year journalism major with a minor in Arabic She is the Avenue's Fall 2024 General Assignment reporter she's most likely talking to her cat or overwatering her plants Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Where to Find Goldenrod Eternal Poppies in Disney Dreamlight Valley The bright yellow blooms of goldenrod are a perfect complement to the fall color palette goldenrod pollen does not contribute to hay fever or allergy symptoms because it is too sticky to be airborne Goldenrod is a stunning fall bloomer of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family Most are herbaceous perennial species found in open areas such as meadows The blooms begin in late summer and continue through mid-October however there are some that grow in sheltered woodlands and boggy areas Research the variety that fits your area the best known as ‘fireworks,’ received the highest ratings in a 5-year trial conducted by the Chicago Botanic Gardens It produces long arching flower spikes that cascade from the plant like bright yellow fireworks and puts on a show until the first frost They are a shorter variety with a range of 2½ to 3 feet  Another species that is compact and showy is the Ohio goldenrod Goldenrods are deer resistant and unaffected by disease and insect problems The foliage may be susceptible to powdery mildew depending on the conditions They thrive in average soil with good drainage as this only produces leggy plants and fewer blooms They are great for cutting and adding to fall bouquets All goldenrods support a host of pollinator and insect activity A couple of interesting moths – the Wavy-Lined Emerald and Green Leuconycta – use goldenrod as a larval host Goldenrods grow from either clump-forming crowns or by rhizomes Clump-forming types are better suited for manicured garden beds and borders because they won’t spread aggressively Plant the more rambunctious rhizomatous types where you can contain their spread or in a naturalistic garden setting where they will be less intrusive You can also remove seed heads after flowering to help contain the plants which can be sown directly outdoors in fall or spring or started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date If you plant the seeds in late fall or early winter they will begin to germinate when the temperatures warm the following spring be sure to sow them on the soil surface because they need sunlight to germinate The Native Americans referred to the goldenrod as “sun medicine” because of its bright color and medicinal qualities The intense color of their flower pigments has long been used to dye yarn Subscribe to the FREE monthly Newsletter The Owensboro Times Features By John Kirkpatrick Goldenrod Film and Television is casting extras for its upcoming holiday movie “Bachelor Santa.” The film will be shot entirely in Owensboro and producers hope to secure distribution through Lifetime or Hallmark which previously filmed part of “The Christmas Pitch” in Owensboro plans to expand its presence in the community with this project and others.  and I’m not one to use those words often but it really is a great script,” said Jeremy Winton He said “Bachelor Santa” tells the story of a single mother who owns a bakery but struggles to pay her bills prepares to take over his father’s duties but realizes he needs a Mrs “The story takes a magical turn when Shelby’s daughter writes a heartfelt letter to Santa where the two characters cross paths during a Christmas cookie-baking competition,” he said.  Goldenrod is seeking background talent of all ages and types for the film. Additionally, they are running a special contest for bakers to be featured prominently in the movie. Interested participants are encouraged to send pictures of their Christmas-themed baked goods, such as cookies, gingerbread houses, pies, and cakes, to [email protected]. “We still need background talent, so if you’re not a baker, that’s okay. Send in your information anyway. We need a large crowd for the bake-off competition scene, which will be a big part of the movie,” said Kristi Kilday, also involved with the production. The film will begin production in Owensboro on January 13, with key scenes shot at a local hotel during the baking competition. Jason Tobias, known for his work in Hallmark and Lifetime productions, will star as Nick Jr. and co-direct the film. Ella Cannon, an Australian actress with multiple credits on Lifetime and Hallmark, will play Shelby. When asked why Owensboro was chosen for the entire production, Kilday cited the city’s welcoming atmosphere and the support from local businesses and city officials. “There’s something really special about Owensboro. The community and city leadership have been so supportive, and it makes us feel very welcome,” she said. “We have long-term plans here and can’t wait to share more about them soon.” Kilday also credited the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) program for making Owensboro an attractive location for film production. The incentive provides financial benefits for productions filmed in Kentucky, further encouraging the industry’s growth in the area. The movie is expected to be released in December 2025. Goldenrod plans to host an early premiere in Owensboro so the community can see it before it is distributed nationwide. Meanwhile, “The Christmas Pitch” is currently in post-production, and more details about its premiere are expected to be announced soon. Sports News Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West By: Greg Hrinya A major producer of pressure sensitive materials has recently benefited from using the CR3 Core Saver from Goldenrod Corporation a maker of web handling components for film and sheet plastic converting.The CR3 Core Saver makes fast work of repairing crushed cardboard cores for large converting operations getting the job done quickly and economically One person can fix a roll in 15-25 minutes with no loss of production and damage caused to stock by inexperienced material handlers It has proven invaluable to this materials-producing customer in the process of converting large rolls of pressure sensitive materials and distributing them to label houses along the West Coast The unit earns its purchase price after saving just one roll from being scrapped With users having to deal with as many as 15 damaged rolls a day “The customer told us the CR3 paid for itself several times over within hours of delivery,” says David Sullivan “The day it arrived they repaired numerous rolls in less than three hours.” traditional hydraulic core-saver devices that require two people to safely carry them and hold them in place the pneumatically operated CR3 Core Saver is easily handled by one person; for added safety the unit has a handguard to eliminate pinch points for the operator The operator begins the pneumatic repair process by attaching the unit to shop air using the CR3’s quarter-inch quick-connect fitting The unit produces up to 16,000 lbs (7,272 kg) of thrust from an 86 psi/9 bar air supply Tapered pneumatic jaws are then easily slipped into the damaged core When the operator turns on the flow of air expanding the jaws and restoring the core to its original shape A shaft or pair of chucks can then be easily inserted Goldenrod designed the CR3 to repair 3” ID cores straight out of the box Available bolt-on adapters allow the CR3 to restore 4″ firm result for a core that can go immediately back into service “Our customer no longer had to run badly damaged rolls on tapered cones causing tension issues across the whole web,” says Steven Pretto our customer is putting rolls back into action with standard expanding unwind chucks.” There are still times where other types of roll damage mandates running at slower speeds companies can run a majority of their products at full speed Goldenrod Corporation has decades of experience in designing and manufacturing top-quality core shafts and core chucks worldwide That expertise has now been applied to creating a simple easy-to-use solution for restoring the cardboard cores to which those shafts and chucks are applied the CR3 is designed to stay in service for the long term with minimal maintenance Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media Goldenrods are North American natives that will add height and color to any planting schemes are striking perennials that bring a burst of golden color wherever they are planted If you are looking for hardy wildflowers to entice plenty of pollinators to your plot this year learning how to grow goldenrod is a good idea There are over 100 different species of Solidago One of the most prevalent is the Canada goldenrod This tough species grows in a vast number of habitats and terrains although it can also be used to great effect in garden borders our guide has all the information you need to know Goldenrod is one of the best perennials found growing in prairies across North America goldenrod stems will add vertical interest to any border while bees and butterflies will be sure to enjoy the nectar-rich yellow flowers during the summer and fall months Horticultural Technician at Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 'Sometimes the flower spikes can be several feet tall and a field or meadow full of them is quite a spectacular sight to behold,' Daniel continues. 'Like most goldenrods, seaside goldenrods are mainly fall-blooming native plants with flowers mainly emerging in the summer and fall 'Goldenrods have a reputation for being allergy instigators but this is not the case,' Daniel says 'The real culprit is ragweed pollen which is broadcast by the wind and can bloom around the same time Goldenrod pollen is dispersed by insects such as bees and is too heavy to be blown far from the plant Most goldenrods are drought tolerant once established but some watering will help them to establish.' Daniel BarychkoSocial Links NavigationHorticultural ExpertDaniel is a Horticultural Technician at Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford and zoology and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Florida Atlantic University Soil: Most goldenrod species are versatile and can be grown in a range of soils, including sandy. While they are not picky, they tend to do best in free-draining soil that has a neutral soil pH so will thrive in yards that produce a reading of 6.5 to 7.5 consider growing the rough goldenrod species which does better than most other varieties in moist conditions Light: While they will tolerate some shade all goldenrod plants prefer to be grown in full sun where they will enjoy six or more hours of bright light each day Watering: It is a good idea to carry out some deep watering during the spring and summer to help young goldenrod plants to establish goldenrod will prove to be drought tolerant and rarely need supplemental watering except during extremely dry weather in the summer it is best to prune goldenrods in late spring typically reducing around a third of the fresh growth in May which will encourage the plant to produce plenty of new shoots and flowers later in the year Flowering should continue late into the fall but it is a good idea to deadhead goldenrod blooms as they pass you may find you have seedlings germinating all over your yard One of the best native wildflowers to grow These plants have evolved to thrive in the local climate and soil so will require less maintenance and attention For another native plant, why not learn how to grow firebush are sure to light up your borders with their unusual red blooms Design expertise in your inbox – from inspiring decorating ideas and beautiful celebrity homes to practical gardening advice and shopping round-ups Thomas RutterSocial Links NavigationContent EditorThomas is a Content Editor within the Gardens Team at Homes and Gardens He has worked as a professional gardener for both public spaces and private estates Trained in Horticulture at the Garden Museum he has written on gardening and garden history for various publications He has co-authored a Lonely Planet travel book supported by 24 fans who also own “Goldenrod Citypop: Silver Version” supported by 22 fans who also own “Goldenrod Citypop: Silver Version” My favorite plants are landscape ornamentals and specifically natives it means a plant that would grow in our region of Georgia and South Carolina if humans had not come in and disturbed the land The plants that God put on earth naturally are here for a reason and soil types as well as have a symbiotic relationship with other plants and animals that have adapted to the area I like to find plants with more than a couple of unique characteristics Fall color adds an expanded season for color in some trees but how does the flower hold up after it loses its color and dries When a deciduous plant drops its leaves in the fall Since we get to look at a naked plant for up to four months it would be nice to have something aesthetically pleasing for this wintertime nudist flora Colorful or exfoliating bark is a good trait when there are no leaves present Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboretum) is truly a tree for all seasons It is one of our most beautiful natives and is ideal as a small specimen tree It is considered a small- to medium-sized tree maturing to about 30 feet high with a 20-foot spread A sourwood has lovely flowers that open in mid-summer and attract bees honeybees love to use this plant as its source for a very distinctive flavor of honey Birds like warblers love the seed the tree produces you can see it along the roadways heading to the mountains north of us When spotting the patches of sourwoods in the woods on your ride you can then see the distinctive flowers and bright fall color that really make this tree special Campbell Vaughn: Winter landscapes offer unique beauty beyond colorful flowers This native tree offers some of the best red fall colors among trees in the South Fall color ranges from red to purple to yellow and all three colors are often on the same tree Sourwood is an exceptional tree for slightly acidic (pH 5.5-6.5) It can be grown in full sun or partial shade although flowering and fall color are best in full sun compacted soils and is sensitive to root disturbance so it is not ideal for high traffic urban areas My all-time favorite plant is Oakleaf Hydrangea If you need a shrub that can shine in the shade oakleaf hydrangea could be just what you're looking for Oakleaf hydrangea is a coarse-textured native deciduous shrub that works well as a planting under larger trees like oaks It is also great to hide in a corner on the north or east side of your house oakleaf hydrangea puts up huge cone-shaped clusters of white flowers that will stay on the plant for months eventually changing to a light pink or purple They make an attractive backdrop for other plants The leaves are largest on plants grown in the shade reaching up to 12 inches long and almost as wide bronze or purple in the fall and may stay on the plant well into winter though ultimately the plant will drop their leaves oakleaf hydrangea still adds interest to the landscape thanks to the interesting bark that peels back along its stems These large shrubs can reach 6 to 10 feet tall and have an even wider spread Known scientifically as Hydrangea quercifolia oakleaf hydrangea is suited to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5-9a Oakleaf hydrangea performs best if planted in fertile but it will also tolerate other conditions Pick a spot that has partial to almost full shade In some climates oakleaf hydrangea can be grown in full sun but in our hot area I would choose a spot with some shade The plant can be somewhat sprawling and is known to send up new shoots so be sure to leave it plenty of room to grow try one of the more compact cultivars like ‘Pee Wee' plant three different varieties in one massing and get a variety of similar flowers from the same type of plant It is quite a showstopper in the early summer is a fantastic herbaceous late-flowering perennial goldenrod may grow up to 6 feet tall at maturity red leaves sprout in late February and early March and soon become dark green its bright yellow flowers provide an attractive contrast to its lush Bees and butterflies flock to the yellow blooms The flowers are also an important food source for fall migrating monarch butterflies It has some tolerance for drought allowing it to survive in the dry heat our area can produce Goldenrod is great in large massing as well as spotted into a mixed perennial garden The late blooms are welcomed when some of the standard summer blooming plants have finished flowering August is the month when goldenrod starts its glorious show adding splashes of yellow to fields of green everywhere there are over 100 different species of goldenrod This powerhouse native wildflower in the aster family supports bees In addition it is the host plant of the wavy-lined emerald moth meaning "to make whole." This refers to the plant's healing and medicinal properties It has been used to heal wounds of the skin and to treat inflammation of the mouth and throat It has diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties Native Americans have used its leaves as a poultice for bee stings and have made tea with its flowers and leaves to reduce fever goldenrod tea was made as a substitute for British tea.” many people think goldenrod is responsible for causing hay fever the seasonal allergy that makes people run indoors and hate fall as goldenrod has pollen grains that are dense including 11 specialist native bees that feed solely on goldenrod Hay fever is caused by a plant called ragweed Though goldenrod and ragweed can be found growing together for easily moving far distances through the air by the wind When this ragweed pollen comes into contact with the nasal passages of an allergic person "A single ragweed plant is capable of producing over a billion pollen grains." Imagine No wonder people get terrible allergies from it goldenrod is critical for our beloved monarch butterfly as they are passing through on their way to Mexico Goldenrod offers high-quality pollen that is rich in all the things migrating monarchs require — protein fats and minerals that will refuel the butterflies on their long journeys south Another misconception about goldenrod is that it can’t be put in a home garden or yard because it will take over many others that behave well and add a fabulous splash of golden color to the landscape when summer flowers have long stopped blooming Pair it with the purple blooms of one of our native asters or ironweeds and you’ll be treated to a spectacular show for weeks Mother Nature does her planting in the fall as young plants can establish a strong root system before next spring I guarantee that there is a species for you Some species that work well in a container or home garden are: and the marvelous collection of insects that will stop by to visit This article is part of Conserving Carolina’s Habitat at Home series offering seasonal tips to make your home and garden a thriving place for nature the leaves of the swamp maples are turning red and the last burst of summer bloom from the goldenrods and asters is lighting up our fields and roadsides Goldenrods and asters are probably New England’s most recognizable late-season wildflowers They are beautiful native wildflowers and are vitally important for late season pollinating insects people scorned goldenrod as an unsightly weed Asters were more respectable — aesthetically pleasing enough to the human eye more likely to be considered a wildflower than a weed almost anything that grew naturally or along a roadside was considered a weed Luckily humans have finally begun to realize the importance of native plants and so our ideas of what is weed vs Both are members of the huge Asteraceae (aster) family Goldenrods are probably the more notorious of the two goldenrods have been associated with hay fever Take a good look at any goldenrod flower on a sunny day it isn’t releasing pollen willy-nilly into the air like the pollen clouds released by wind-pollinated grasses (the "hay" in hay fever) I was out wandering my back forty looking for goldenrods and asters I wasn’t just admiring the blooms and the numerous flies There are many different species of goldenrods and asters native to New England I want to help nature out a bit by collecting a diversity of seeds (and cuttings in the spring) and encouraging them to grow everywhere on my property “Asters and goldenrods attract loads of late-season pollinating insects they provide food and habitat for many birds and small animals that feast on the seeds and find shelter in the dried stalks Research by entomologist Doug Tallamy of the University of Delaware lists asters and goldenrods as the wildflowers that support the most species of butterflies and moths.” They also mention that deer usually avoid asters and goldenrods I don’t have a huge issue with deer decimating crops or grazing on my hostas but the less I have to worry about deer destroying a flower bed Collecting seeds for replanting involves knowing a little bit about the requirements of the particular flower how to overwinter (do they need a cycle of cold temperatures?) Goldenrods and asters need to be sown outside in the late fall or early winter since they require a certain amount of cold temperatures to germinate This is known as cold stratification — a period of low temperatures without moisture that breaks down the hard shell around the seed allowing water to enter and initiate germination in the spring I could just let the wind carry the fluffy seeds of asters and goldenrods but since I want a little bit of control as to where they end up I plan on collecting them when the seedheads start to dry out and get fluffy by snipping the stems and letting them dry further in a paper bag I’ll plant them later this fall and hopefully usher in a diverse collection of these beautiful native wildflowers come spring Susan Pike, a researcher and an environmental sciences and biology teacher at Dover High School, welcomes your ideas for future column topics. Send your photos and observations to spike3116@gmail.com. Read more of her Nature News columns online at Seacoastonline.com and pikes-hikes.com, and follow her on Instagram @pikeshikes. Has the sneezing season started for you? You know the one. The Adirondack season that follows blackfly, mushroom and slug seasons. With the jolt of that first sneeze, I know autumn is on its way. For any fellow allergy sufferers, please don’t blame your symptoms on the goldenrods. Those bright yellow flowered plants provide nectar for monarchs and bees. An acquaintance recently asked me why I have a garden full of ragweed. I don’t. I scour my property for that devil to pull it up before it goes to seed. Sadly, I don’t have the energy or legal right to also cleanse private fields and roadsides. Goldenrod and ragweed are not the same plant but are often mistaken for each other. There are bound to be people actually allergic to goldenrod. It just isn’t usually the culprit. Someone would have to get really close to the plant to inhale goldenrod’s pollen. It can happen. Most likely, ragweed is to blame. Keep tissues handy. The pollen counts are going up. Good luck! Somewhere in all the years of going to the doctor’s office, I gained an inch, but the nurse cavalierly took my ... Parents have been pinning me down with all sorts of questions about what to say to their teen who wants to have ... Copyright © 2025 Adirondack Publishing Company | https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com | 54 Broadway, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 | 518-891-2600 Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.856453 This article is part of the Research TopicGenomic Basis of Adaptations to New Environments in Expansive and Invasive SpeciesView all 7 articles Biological invasions may result from multiple introductions which might compensate for reduced gene pools caused by bottleneck events A previous common-garden experiment showed heritable latitudinal clines in fitness-related traits in the invasive goldenrod Solidago canadensis in Central Europe These latitudinal clines remained stable even in plants chemically treated with zebularine to reduce epigenetic variation despite the heritability of traits investigated genetic isolation-by-distance was non-significant we applied a molecular analysis of (epi)genetic differentiation with standard and methylation-sensitive (MSAP) AFLPs We tested whether this variation was spatially structured among populations and whether zebularine had altered epigenetic variation we used genome scans to mine for putative outlier loci susceptible to selection processes in the invaded range Despite the absence of isolation-by-distance we found spatial genetic neighborhoods among populations and two AFLP clusters differentiating northern and southern Solidago populations Genetic and epigenetic diversity were significantly correlated no spatial epigenetic patterns were detected along the latitudinal gradient sampled we found 51 genetic and epigenetic loci putatively responding to selection One of these genetic loci was significantly more frequent in populations at the northern range one epigenetic locus was more frequent in populations in the southern range but this pattern was lost under zebularine treatment but not epigenetic adaptation processes along a large-scale latitudinal gradient of S It is still unclear how such species managed to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions without genetic diversity to generate heritable variation for selection to act on further studies are needed to understand whether and how cytosine methylation is linked to transgenerational and persistent adaptation of plants in new environments our study is the first to analyze the spatial structuring of non-clonal offspring of an invasive plant species at the epigenetic level quantifying its contribution based on experimental cytosine demethylation at the seedling stage We were also interested whether (b) there is an effect of demethylation treatment on putative relationships between epigenetic and phenotypic variation We expected that zebularine treatment would remove putative associations between epigenetic and phenotypic variation due to the induced loss of methylated loci during cell division This may indicate that non-random heritable epigenetic changes in this species are at least partly involved in generating phenotypic variation in the invasive range we asked (c) whether AFLP and MSAP-based genome scans (BAYESCAN and RDA) reveal markers that are potentially associated with climatic variation or spatial genetic autocorrelation patterns across the latitudinal gradient sampled The former would indicate that epigenetic signatures might be involved in adaptive processes associated with climatic conditions of the sampled S canadensis populations in the invasive European range The latter would imply that adaptive epigenetic responses might be unevenly shaped in the outcrossing S canadensis due to patchy habitat conditions in its invasive range along the latitudinal gradient in Central Europe the corresponding common-garden experiment and the scoring of plant traits The amplified products were measured on an ABI 3130 Genetic Analyzer (Applied Biosystems United States) using the GeneScan LIZ 500 sizing standard (Thermo Fisher Scientific For MSAP analyses, we followed the same procedures, except that MseI was replaced in two parallel reactions by the isoschizomers HpaII and MspI, which differ in their sensitivity to methylated cytosines (Schulz et al., 2013) The combination of these enzymes with different sensitivity allows the distinction between a maximum of four methylation states for each locus which is non-methylated if a signal is present in both cases fully or partially methylated if a signal is present in either of these cases and ambiguous in its status if no signal is present at the specific locus and individual Selective primer combinations were selected based on pre-testing and quality checking Genetic structuring and spatial genetic neighborhood of the 25 sampled populations of S (A) Pie charts per population displaying the average probability per cluster (K – 2) The population IDs are connected with arrows pointing to their location (B) Standardized pairwise genetic diversity [FST/(1 - FST)] vs the pairwise log-distance between each population analyzed withe the Mantel test for isolation-by-distance (C) The percentage of variation in spatial genetic autocorrelation axes (MEMGENE1 MEMGENE3) explained from Moran’s eigenvector maps Dark gray circles denote positive values and light gray circles denote negative values Circles of similar size and shade denote shared latent genetic neighborhood we used only maternal lines that were present in both control and zebularine-treated subsamples Biplots of principal coordinates analysis (PCoA) based on genetic (AFLP) and epigenetic (MSAP-m Dim2) denote the explained variances for (A) genetic loci (AFLP) and (C) non-methylated epigenetic loci (MSAP-n) for both control (black) and zebularine-treated individuals (orange) Group dispersion is displayed with convex hulls and group centroids Dissimilarity between samples was determined using the Sørensen-Dice index and multivariate homogeneity of group dispersion (betadisper) was assessed at the significance level of p < 0.05 using permutation tests (npermutations = 9,999) empirical F-distribution value with corresponding degrees of freedom Analysis of molecular variance from genetic (AFLP) and epigenetic (MSAP-m but only the unadjusted p-values were used for interpretation (Partial) Mantel tests conducted between phenotypic (Traits) genetic (AFLP) and epigenetic variation (MSAP-m; MSAP-n) separately for control and zebularine-treated plants we only retained outlier loci for further statistical analyses that were detected by at least two approaches Summary of likelihood-ratio tests from logistic mixed-effects models applied to outlier loci detected jointly via the genome-scan approaches BAYESCENV and LFMM Summary of likelihood-ratio tests from logistic mixed-effects models applied to outlier loci detected jointly via the genome-scan approaches LFMM and RDA and the interaction with zebularine treatment as fixed factors Cytosine methylation has received growing attention in recent years as a potential epigenetic driver of adaptation (Banerjee et al., 2019; Richards and Pigliucci, 2021) methylation-sensitive (MSAP) amplified fragment length polymorphisms derived from 25 populations of the invasive plant species S canadensis populations in the invasive range formed spatial genetic neighborhoods but that no spatial epigenetic patterns were evident We also showed that among-population genetic variation was not correlated with epigenetic variation under zebularine treatment we detected one genetic locus which increased in frequency along a climatic gradient and another epigenetic locus which decreased in frequency along a spatial genetic autocorrelation gradient for control Our results thus point to some genetic adaptation processes in S but also indicate that these processes have not resulted in spatially structured epigenetic variation in outcrossing and admixed invasive plant species epigenetic differentiation might rarely exceed genetic variation and thus will likely not result in population structuring canadensis in Central Europe might more strongly emphasize local and site-specific conditions and their impact on epigenetic variation Ancestry estimation using the LEA framework indicated two epigenetic clusters, however, not structured along the latitudinal gradient under study. This is in line with Lele et al. (2018) who analyzed genetic and epigenetic differentiation in the non-clonal plant species Vitex negundo var heterophylla in its native range and found that adaptation to heterogeneous habitat conditions was mainly genetically driven also indicated a weak connection of epigenetic diversity and adaptive phenotypes we did not find a significant relationship between epigenetic population-level diversity and trait variation but there was low but significant epigenetic population-level differentiation as revealed by AMOVA This epigenetic population-level differentiation may be linked to adaptation involving traits that were not measured in this study and that could be correlated to local environmental features speak against an adaptive role of spatial epigenetics in S The three significant spatial genetic autocorrelation axes found in our study might indicate that adaptive dynamics in S take place at different spatial scales simultaneously and in a non-linear fashion More studies are needed to assess whether this is the case for S then this implies that experimental cytosine demethylation in S canadensis can be compensated for within one growing season and that cytosine methylation appears to be short-term only in this species Although epigenetic variation might play a role in plastic responses to environmental challenges in the field in S the results of our study suggest that cytosine methylation most likely does not play a crucial role in transgenerational adaptive changes in its invasive range in Central Europe could be directly affected by the local environment of the species the results would be due to transgenerational epigenetic inheritance it remains to be tested whether variation in the detected loci will be transgenerationally inherited and which underlying mechanistic processes these loci might trigger canadensis exhibits weak-to-absent transgenerational epigenetic variation in the invasive range The original contributions presented in the study are publicly available in the Zenodo repository (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.6388135). The R code generated during the statistical analysis process is publicly available in a GitHub repository linked to Zenodo (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.6406884) SE wrote the first draft of the manuscript All authors contributed to the revision of the manuscript and agreed to be accountable for the content of this work This work was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG German Research Foundation) under the project number 491466077 and by the following grants: KL 1866/10-1 and JO 777/8-1 The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher We thank the following people for help and support: The gardeners at the Botanical Garden of Konstanz for helping with plant rearing and maintaining; Timo Scheu for helping with seed collection; Katya Stift for extracting DNA from all samples and replicates; Florian Schreckenberg for technical support with the software used We also thank Sina Konitzer-Glöckner and Beate Rüter We are deeply indebted to Ina Geier and Martina Herrmann (UFZ Halle) for laboratory measurement of the samples and for explaining the AFLP and MSAP laboratory procedure We are grateful for funding by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) as part of the SPP1819 (KL1866/10-1 and JO 777/8-1) and for financial support by the IMPRS for Organismal Biology and the Potsdam Graduate School The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2022.856453/full#supplementary-material a Cataloque of the Plants Cultivated in the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew Google Scholar Plant invasions along mountain roads: the altitudinal amplitude of alien asteraceae forbs in their native and introduced ranges Multivariate dispersion as a measure of beta diversity The epiallelic potential of transposable elements and its evolutionary significance in plants Genetic and epigenetic regulation of phenotypic variation in invasive plants – linking research trends towards a unified framework homogeneous and transient interference with cytosine methylation in plant genomic DNA by zebularine Controlling the false discovery rate: a practical and powerful approach to multiple testing CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar PubMed Abstract | CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Confidence interval for a coefficient of quartile variation CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Transformation of the independent variables CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Bräutigam DNA methylation and the evolution of developmental complexity in plants Bundesamt für Naturschutz (2013). 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This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited in accordance with accepted academic practice distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms *Correspondence: Silvia Eckert, c2lsdmlhLmVja2VydEB1bmktcG90c2RhbS5kZQ== Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish Show Comments Load More Please don’t blame late-season allergies on goldenrod not unless you’ve discovered bees going up your nose lately which is in glorious bloom throughout the region right now These plants rely on bees and other pollinators to convey their sticky pollen grains from one flower to another which is why goldenrods don’t cause hay fever While most plants respond to the longer nights of late summer by winding down their business for the season It actually needs dwindling daylight to remind it to bloom we have something like 130 species of goldenrod in the genus Solidago and add a splash of color to the landscape when other plants are fading away and will need some discipline from time to time As one of the most plentiful posies of late summer and early fall this native wildflower is a vital source of nectar and pollen for myriad bee species goldenrod’s showy yellow blooms are in full view along roadsides and in meadows and pastures at same time that an intense wave of seasonal hay fever typically begins wrong time” coincidence has given it a black eye (though not a black-eyed Susan) among allergy sufferers It’s understandable that goldenrod has been blamed for the red itchy eyes and general histamine-soaked misery that many folks experience this time of year But goldenrod can’t be guilty because its pollen weighs too much since it’s light enough for bees to cart away loads of it It isn’t that goldenrod pollen is not capable of eliciting an allergic response; it’s just that to do so for instance – would have to deliver it to your nasal passages who is really to blame for the spike in late-summer allergies ragweed is also a native plant in the aster family The pollen that flies on the breeze and makes you sneeze the stuff that stuffs you up – is courtesy of ragweed ragweed is like that obnoxious uncle you don’t want sitting next to you at Thanksgiving dinner you can’t sit far enough away from ragweed it stays airborne for days on end until a rain event wipes the slate clean for a while clouds of it have been detected in the air as far as 400 miles out to sea And ragweed churns out this talcum-fine pollen like there’s no tomorrow: a single plant will make more than a billion individual grains it can seem like someone just shook out an invisible vacuum-cleaner bag; it’s that thick One reason we don’t accuse ragweed of inflaming our nasal mucosa is that its flowers look nothing like proper posies blending in perfectly with the rest of the plant It’s as if ragweed makes a point of flying under our radar so that its eye-catching but inoffensive cousin the goldenrod will take the rap for its misdeeds The reason ragweed flowers are so generic and easy to overlook is because they’re wind-pollinated They don’t need to advertise themselves with bright colors Insect-pollinated plants have to bribe bees butterflies and other pollen-couriers with flashy hues and bon-bons Wind-pollinated plants figured out they don’t have to do anything to attract the wind so they kick back and avoid the expense of putting on a show The downside is that the wind is not good at getting pollen to the exact right place Since nearly all ragweed pollen goes where it shouldn’t ragweed plants need to make tons more of it Most ragweed species – there are about 50 of them – are annual self-seeders but new plants sprout in the spring from the copious seeds produced each fall Ragweed will continue to crank out allergens until the first hard frost so let’s hope we don’t have an exceptionally long season this year Please help spread the word that goldenrod rules I urge you to seek medical – or maybe entomological – help right away Paul Hetzler writes about nature for The Saturday Evening Post His three books of nature essays can be found on Amazon Paul Hetzler has been an ISA Certified Arborist since 1996. His work has appeared in the medical journal The Lancet, as well as Highlights for Children Magazine.You can read more of his work at PaulHetzlerNature.org or by picking up a copy of his book Shady Characters: Plant Vampires, Caterpillar Soup, Leprechaun Trees and Other Hilarities of the Natural World Allergies are also be affected by swimming in lakes — and sometimes by only swimming in lakes including those with goldenrod along the shores Your articles are always informative and entertaining Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations Contributors include veteran local writers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Goldenrod can perceive other plants nearby without ever touching them by sensing far-red light ratios reflected off leaves it adapts its response based on whether or not another plant is nearby adaptive response a sign of intelligence in plants The question is not easy to answer, but Andre Kessler, a chemical ecologist, makes an argument for plant intelligence in a recent paper in the journal Plant Signaling and Behavior “There are more than 70 definitions that are published for intelligence and there is no agreement on what it is professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Many people believe that intelligence requires a central nervous system with electrical signals acting as the medium for processing information Some plant biologists equate plant vascular systems with central nervous systems and propose that some kind of centralized entity in the plant allows them to process information and respond But Kessler firmly disagrees with that idea “There is no good evidence for any of the homologies with the nervous system even though we clearly see electrical signaling in plants but the question is how important is that signaling for a plant’s ability to process environmental cues?” He said To make their argument for plant intelligence narrowed their definition down to the most basic elements: “The ability to solve problems based on the information that you get from the environment Kessler points to his earlier research investigating goldenrod and its responses when eaten by pests When leaf beetle larvae eat goldenrod leaves the plant emits a chemical that informs the insect that the plant is damaged and is a poor source of food are also picked up by neighboring goldenrod plants prompting them to produce their own defenses against the beetle larvae In a 2022 paper in the journal Plants ran experiments to show that goldenrod can also perceive higher far-red light ratios reflected off leaves of neighboring plants When neighbors are present and goldenrods are eaten by beetles they invest more into tolerating the herbivore by growing faster yet also start producing defensive compounds that help the plants fight off insect pests the plants don’t resort to accelerated growth when eaten and the chemical responses to herbivores are markedly different though they still tolerate quite high amounts of herbivory “This would fit our definition of intelligence,” Kessler said “Depending on the information it receives from the environment Neighboring goldenrod also exhibit intelligence when they perceive VOCs that signal the presence of a pest “The volatile emission coming from a neighbor is predictive of future herbivory,” Kessler said “They can use an environmental cue to predict a future situation Applying the concept of intelligence to plants can inspire fresh hypotheses about the mechanisms and functions of plant chemical communication while also shifting people’s thinking about what intelligence really means as artificial intelligence is a current topic of interest artificial intelligence doesn’t solve problems toward a goal It is instead based on the patterns it identifies in information it can access An idea that interests Kessler came from mathematicians in the 1920s who proposed that perhaps plants functioned more like beehives and the entire plant is analogous to a hive the brain in the plant is the entire plant without the need of central coordination,” Kessler said there is chemical signaling throughout the superorganism Studies by other researchers have shown that every plant cell has broad light spectrum perception and sensory molecules to detect very specific volatile compounds coming from neighboring plants “They can smell out their environment very precisely; every single cell can do it but they also all perceive the same things and they communicate via chemical signaling to trigger a collective response in growth or metabolism “That idea is very appealing to me,” he said.  The paper was supported by a grant from the New Phytologist Fund Get Cornell news delivered right to your inbox Posted by | Aug 23, 2024 | | 0 Pretty soon the dreadful “hay fever” season will be upon us Late summer and early fall brings different wildflowers in the fields and roadsides and one of the most noticeable wildflowers is the pretty yellow Goldenrod Tennessee has several different species of Goldenrods others short; some have the flowers in plumes Many people blame Goldenrod for their itchy eyes the true culprit for these symptoms is a non-descript wildflower that doesn’t attract attention to itself: the dreaded Ragweed The bright yellow Goldenrod flowers attract bees Their pollen grains are sticky so they will attach to the legs and bodies of the insects that visit the flowers to drink the nectar completing the pollination process so seeds can form does not have brightly colored flowers because it is wind pollinated Ragweed is a “monoecious” (pronounced: mon-EE-shush) plant It has the pollen-producing male flowers at the top of the stems separate from the female flowers lower on the stems that produce the seeds The spikes containing the male flowers can produce up to a billion tiny Because the targets of the pollen grains are the little pistils on a different plant Ragweed uses what I call shotgun pollination At least a few of them will hit their target some of those grains end up in our eyes and nose when we are outside There are three different species of Ragweed in our area Lanceleaf and Giant Ragweed which can grow up to 16 feet tall You may wonder what redeeming qualities Ragweed could have if it causes so much misery they produce oil-rich seeds that are an important food source for birds allergy medications and anti-histamines to be prepared for Ragweed season Kris Light photographs wildflowers, animals and anything of interest with many of her best photos used in her website: click Search All Galleries to see photos. Her Outreach Science classes are available for public, private and homeschool groups through the AMSE. Kris welcomes questions at email Kris Light grew up in middle Tennessee outside of Nashville She went to the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she majored in microbiology After a year working in a laboratory in the biology division at the Y-12 plant in Oak Ridge she transferred to the Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University working in a research laboratory in the internal medicine department She began teaching environmental education through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1988 Later the program was transferred to the American Museum of Science and Energy where she teaches the science outreach education programs in the schools Nature is sending out the first hints of fall with rainy weather and cooler temperatures a welcome change to the scorching heat of summer Walking through the Brunswick Botanical Garden I am treated to riots of yellow sulfur and black swallowtail butterflies busily sipping nectar from the last of the summer flowers these flowers begin to wind down and bees and butterflies must look for other sources of food to complete their lifecycles like the 2024 Cape Fear Native Plant Festival Plant of the Year provide a much-needed resource for pollinators as well as a pop of sunny yellow color to the garden Goldenrod or Solidago is a genus of flowering perennials in the aster family with numerous species that are native the North America This plant can erroneously be blamed for fall allergies that befall some folks That blame can be squarely placed on inconspicuous ragweed which blooms at the same time as goldenrod Goldenrod has heavier pollen that must be carried by a pollinator from plant to plant whereas ragweed has lighter weight pollen that is blown by the wind The bright yellow flowers of goldenrod are nectar rich and highly attractive to pollinating insects such as bees This plant can provide critical nectar for insects like the monarch as they migrate south in the fall Goldenrod is a wonderful addition to the garden and there are many species and cultivars that can suit your landscape Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ has become a favorite of many gardeners for its sprays of tiny yellow flowers Introduced by the North Carolina Botanical Garden in 1993 It pairs well with blues and lavenders of other fall natives such as Blue Mistflower and Joe Pye Weed To learn more about native plants or purchase native plants like goldenrod for your own garden join us for the ninth annual Cape Fear Native Plant Festival from Sept The festival has been re-imagined this year with evening speakers on Sept will present the “Natural Communities of Southeastern NC: Long Leaf Pines” on Friday Saturday will be the shopping day; please visit Pender Pines, Blooms and Branches, Wild Bird and Garden, The Garden Shop on Moss, and Shelton Herb Farm to find high quality native plants, multiple vendors and lots of great information. For more information, visit https://go.ncsu.edu/nativeplantfestival Cape Fear Native Plant Festival’s mission is to educate the public on the benefits and importance of native plants for our local ecosystems and to promote and support native plant growers to increase demand and supply of native plants in our region Plan to participate to support this mission Amy Mead is the county extension director for NC Cooperative Extension can you tell me a bit about what to expect Teni Rane: During the process of recording the tracks for Goldenrod it was really important to me to stay very focused instrumentally so that the whole project would be sonically cohesive and lyrically lead Even though the instrument choices stay largely consistent the auditory landscape of the album is varied: leaning into cinematic orchestral cello sweeps and gritty electric guitars while maintaining a balanced ability to tap back into intentionally crafted solo cello work and specifically placed acoustic guitar melodies the album Goldenrod is about where we go in moments of change and upheaval in our lives I get a lot of comfort from observing everyday moments and the shifts in nature that occur season to season The writing for Goldenrod is largely inspired by the shoulder season “as the summer fades into fall,” and looks for the lessons that are there for the learning if we take a moment to pause and consider them and what did they each bring to the sound you created here Teni Rane: I’ve been fortunate to work with some really stellar players on this project Phil Faconti on a slew of different guitars and guitar parts I met them both in Bristol at Rhythm and Roots Reunion through a good friend of mine a few years ago and was completely absorbed by their performances at the festival as plans for Goldenrod started to take root I was very intentional about building those relationships and conveying my vision for it to them I was so excited that they connected with the material Not only do they bring their top notch instrumental performances to the record they both also are incredible listeners – to the lyrics themselves and also to the context and emotional feeling of the story behind the song Roger Gustaffson also appears on the album on bass and steel guitars – we worked together on my previous project that included the holiday singles and “Meet Me in Stockholm.” We originally met while I was working on the island of Gotland in Sweden for a summer and I was so glad that he was able to remotely work with us on 4 of the tracks for this album Another bassist on the project is my partner He’s been playing with me for years now and brings some incredible rhythm to the songs We met in engineering college and have been playing together since One thing I love about getting to play with and record with him (when possible) is that he has a very developed understanding of my rhythm as a guitar player and a person He always seems to balance the rhythm element of the bass with a more melodic element that compliments my playing style so well There were so many other people who contributed to this album in other ways besides the incredible musicians mentioned recording and mix/master engineer Mike Stephenson He has made Classic Recording Studio a very wonderful place to create an album He is knowledgeable and creative and kept us all moving forward smoothly from part to part It was a great experience getting to work alongside him Can you describe your overall sound in a few key phrases Teni Rane: I would say that my music is very lyrically led with smooth and emotive vocals everything has a specific place and role to play in the story How important was the music of your youth and your experience growing up in Chattanooga to the music you make today Teni Rane: We are all summaries of everywhere we’ve been the music I listened to on CDs in the car going from place to place has definitely informed the foundational structure of my songs and the sounds and instrumentation that I gravitate towards today Chattanooga has a beautiful and accessible outdoors environment – time hiking through the landscapes and that enjoyment carrying into adulthood absolutely shaped the writing on Goldenrod Much of the imagery on the album is heavily influenced by the Appalachian landscapes of East Tennessee – where I’ve spent a good bit of time both as a child and as an adult I grew up around mainly acoustic-driven performances There is an awesome vulnerability in simple arrangements and instrumentation that I am intent on maintaining in my writing My parents always made sure we had access to musical performances and musician friends It is lovely to be connected to those things from an early age what artists have greatly influenced who you are and how you make music Teni Rane: Every time I hear any type of music I feel that it is shaping my taste and my musical style Whether it is something that resonates and I take in or it is something that is not pleasant that I collect only as a data point That can be the style and sound of the music or the way they have chosen to run their career and life that later bit influences me more than what their music sounds like My foundation was laid on acoustic guitar and singer-songwriter-style stories That will always be there and I’ll always have the sounds in my ears of every great writer that I grew up listening to It has been a great joy to make connections within the folk world and begin to admire and appreciate the careers and persistence of artists like Amy Speace and Amber Rubarth I am amazed again and again by the creativity of my close friends in music and their tenacity to continue carving out a life that works for them in the rush of all the commentary on what it means to be a successful artist Those are the folks who have and continue to influence who I am as a person and who I am as a person dictates much about how I approach making music now and moving forward you had been touring the songs from the “Meet Me In Stockholm” session Teni Rane: In the music industry I am always learning something new One of the biggest takeaways from previous mini-tours is getting processes and systems in place to keep everything organized It’s a lot of information and details to keep in line with booking There are always good chances to reflect on things that worked well and things that weren’t so great the more I am honing in on what is important to me about the shows I am choosing to pursue and the ones that I am not willing to take I’m continuing to learn that specificity is incredibly important to me – whether that is in lyric choice resonating reason to participate in something then I’m giving myself full permission to walk away Where are you looking forward to touring next with this new album Are there any plans to play outside the US in the near future Teni Rane: I am really looking forward to playing regionally from Chattanooga through Knoxville and up to the Tri-Cities area in TN and then over into North Carolina as usual New spots on the upcoming tour will be over into Arkansas and up into Kentucky I’m so excited to share the album in some new venues and meet folks in new towns I’ll even be shooting off towards California in November there are no international dates on the calendar but I do have eyes on some opportunities I would like to pursue in the UK I’d love to get myself back over to Sweden someday as well I had some exciting musical connections in Bermuda There are always dreams taking shape and plans being laid It takes time and patience to bring them into reality for taking the time to talk to me about the new album touring and the people and processes involved in the making of Goldenrod By: Steve Katz a maker of web handling components for film and sheet plastic converting has announced its two top sales performers as well its Employee of the Year.Russ Roberts is Goldenrod’s Direct Salesman of the Year for 2024 and Ken Davis emerged as Independent Rep of the Year “Russ and Ken achieved new sales milestones for their respective territories,” says David Sullivan “Russ also led the direct sales team with the highest request for quotations (RFQ) total while Ken led all independent reps in total RFQ’s.” Both Russ and Ken have been with Goldenrod for well over 20 years Goldenrod’s Employee of the Year award goes to Kathy Plasky Known by customers as the welcoming voice of Goldenrod for more than 16 years Plasky’s “spirit and dedication are examples of what makes Goldenrod customer service the best in the industry,” Sullivan says Some of Plasky’s other duties include record keeping maintaining and distributing marketing materials and sales brochures Kathy has also been instrumental in some of Goldenrod’s marketing campaigns contributing to a concerted effort which has produced positive results for the company Show Breaking News BarCloseTrafficBrenda Argueta – A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning when they collided with the back of a box truck on Goldenrod Road in Orange County the box truck slowed to make a right turn and the motorcycle struck the back of the truck The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital The northbound lanes of Goldenrod Road are blocked Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021 She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday Making our way along a trail in neighboring Centre County a few weeks ago Native goldenrod (Solidago spp.) was in full bloom and it reminded us that nature really is the best gardener there were acres of golden yellow flowers smiling up at the sun and gently swaying in the breeze Goldenrod is native to central Pennsylvania and does much more than beautify open fields and roadsides Before describing all the things goldenrod does I want to point out something it does not do sneezing and other unpleasant symptoms of hay fever because it blooms at the same time as common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) which is the real culprit Goldenrod is an abundant source of late season high quality pollen and nectar for butterflies sticky type of pollen that is spread by the insects that visit it fine pollen that is easily spread by the wind It is the fine granules of ragweed pollen floating through the air that cause hay fever please visit https://hgic.clemson.edu/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-goldenrod-and-ragweed/ some with stems as short as two feet while others can reach six feet or more In addition to serving as an insect food source goldenrod also serves as a larval host plant Some flies and moths insert their eggs into the stems of selected goldenrod species it develops a round ball type structure in the stalk called a gall The plant tissue on the interior of the gall is a source of food for the larvae are a source of food for birds such as chickadees and downy woodpeckers Because goldenrod flowers late in the growing season it is a particularly important source of nourishment for migrating insects in need of protein and fat to fuel their long journeys Plant breeders have developed dozens of goldenrod cultivars many of which are well suited for use in gardens and landscapes Although the straight species is known to spread vigorously some of the cultivated varieties are not quite so energetic making them welcome additions for gardeners seeking late season color They can be particularly attractive when paired with native asters in shades of purple and blue Another benefit is that goldenrod is not preferred by deer Joe Pye weed and other natives on our property and spending time in that meadow is a wonderful experience at this time of year It is full of life and color and literally buzzing with insects I thought I might try to identify some of the less familiar ones so I decided to simply enjoy watching them visit the many beautiful flowers nature provided is available at https://extension.psu.edu/goldenrod-not-just-another-pretty-face and https://solidago.scholar.bucknell.edu/goldenrod-biology/ PhD is a retired Penn State Extension Educator and a certified Master Gardener METRO — A beautiful garden is a wonder to behold After a homeowner toils in the yard amending the soil and .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Publications of Pennsylvania Each season has its dominant color from summer greens to flashy yellows as autumn approaches one of the most common of eight upland species of this plant begins showing its true colors as summer enters its last full calendar month The goldenrod lacks respect from many viewers and gardeners because goldenrods are so common that its showy presence is erroneously blamed for causing hay fever but unspectacular plants with camouflaged blooms are guilty of releasing airborne pollen into August air about the time goldenrods flower and typical of many insect-pollinated plants gardeners shy away from using this easy-to-grow late summer bloomer to highlight borders and beds Canadian goldenrods often have conspicuous galls caused by insects laying their eggs inside stem tissues which then cause swellings that are sometimes collected by ice fishers wanting to use the tiny insect grub as bait Don’t wait too late to collect the bait; woodpeckers learn of this fish food have tiny flowers grouped to make their inflorescences showier The fruits of many earlier flowering plants are in fruit stages wild apples and a few white walnuts (butternuts) maturing boundless numbers of food reserves is ready to pick up a banner amount of nuts but wonders whether or not this might be a bad year for worms in the nuts which gives us a sample to answer Judd’s question He’s seen a few of his early signs of autumn; a snake crossing the road Customers patronizing his sporting store have reported turkey poults the size of partridge deer trying to cross roads as flies cause anxious spurts of energy and a few rattlesnakes have been reported in nearby hills along with the blue and red cardinal flowers All four are spectacular and late summer favorites of many The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources suggests eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities contact and confirm potential sponsors before Sept The WDNR reported that the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl indicated both stable populations and habitat conditions for migratory birds The estimated breeding duck population is down 3.7 percent but still above the long-term average The mallard population is down 7.9 percent and lower than the long-term average The wet conditions across the state should provide excellent late brood-rearing conditions There will not be a sharp-tailed grouse season this autumn and therefore no permit applications are being offered are reminded that a digger’s license is required BEFORE plunging a screwdriver into the soil in early September Most plants should be left to grow a larger root plus there are minimum plant leaf requirements on plants that are large enough to be dug Seeds must be planted in the area where a plant is dug observe it and maybe plant the seeds and leave it for another time Most novice mycologists are forecasting a grand season for edible fall fungi including puffballs and hen and chicken-of the woods mushrooms Mushrooms not safe to eat will likely provide a fantastic array of colors adding to glorious small fall viewing Interesting hints of autumn are showing their true colors and prickly ash fruits are quite fragrant Ghost plant is showing a great year for a plant and fungus growing attached to one another and then connected to a host plant’s roots Maybe this is forecasting a better morel season during May 2025 — Jerry Davis is an Argyle native and a freelance writer who lives in Barneveld He can be reached at sivadjam@mhtc.net or at 608-924-1112 Nebraska-based Goldenrod Companies plans to invest around $2 million to renovate the Collins Crossing office tower in Richardson Connor is a government reporter covering city councils of Coppell He joined Community Impact in June 2023 and previously covered the cities of Wylie He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in journalism and political science many people begin to experience the dreaded itchy eyes and runny nose that comes along with blooming ragweed “While this irritating plant earns every bit of its reputation for being the leading cause of late-season hay fever another plant often takes the blame for these sneezy symptoms states a release from the Missouri Department of Conservation With goldenrod being more attention-grabbing than ragweed many allergy sufferers associate their symptoms with this plant “Not only is goldenrod beautiful to look at with its bright yellow flowers but it is also a highly beneficial plant for pollinators The flowers contain an abundant amount of sticky pollen which clings to the many insects that visit the plant’s bright blooms but it also makes goldenrod far less likely to invoke the sniffles than ragweed whose pollen is more powder-like and spreads on the wind,” reads the release The most obvious way to tell these plants apart is to look at their flowers “Goldenrod has bright yellow clusters of flowers while ragweed has much smaller There are also notable differences in leaf structure but with many different species of each plant occurring in Missouri visit the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website at mdc.mo.gov Jump to comments ↓ News-Press Now is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here  It is especially frustrating when a universally held belief is based on fallacy we are smack dab in the very heart of the hay fever season Even a nature-lover such as myself has to endure the battle with itchy eyes and a runny nose It pains me to no end when I hear people falsely pointing an accusatory finger at one of my favorite wildflowers: the goldenrod This native bloomer is not the source of all that pesky plant pollen that is wafting around in the air Goldenrod relies on insects to do the cross-pollination of its blossoms People ought to direct their ire towards the true culprit in this hay fever dilemma Ragweed tosses a whole bunch of bothersome pollen into your face and mine The Goldenrod Fan Club is in need of new members I have done a good enough job of extolling the merits of this beautiful wildflower maybe you'll be less inclined to look upon the goldenrod with disdain and disgust Neil Garrison was the longtime naturalist at a central Oklahoma nature center