The Evil Garlic Mustard

For those of you who are unaware of garlic mustard , read this link NOW!!! It is evil and will take over the garden overnight if you let it.

It didn't exist in my Kitchener garden. I've first noticed it last year in our new Brantford location. Curious as to what it was, I let it mature and now has reseeded by the thousands. (Those innocuous-looking pods must split and self-broadcast)!

Last week, there was an urgent request for volunteers at the RBG to weed the Rose Garden and the adjoining woodland trails: the garlic mustard has invaded the entire woodland floor!

I joined forces last Thursday but still, the ground is covered with this invasive species as far as anyone can see.

SO, please check your garden now and don't let any of them go to seed. The roots are long; wait until a good rainfall so that it makes the job of pulling them intact that much more effective.

Remember, never put any perennial weeds which has gone to seed, in your compost as normal sized backyard composters don't get hot enough to destroy them.

Of course, if you really like the taste of mustard greens, this is another option of getting rid of these pesty weeds: eat them! There are actual recipes available on the internet. I must admit, being somewhat of a foodie, I had to try it in my stir fry. I was hoping for more of a garlic taste but got a bitter, mustard taste instead.