kreemoweet said: There is all too commonly held a rather bizarre notion that every location has a fixed set of "proper" (aka "native" species), notwithstanding the plain biological facts that the species found in any given spot are, will be, and have always been constantly changing. The ranges of species expand and contract continually.
sallyg said: If it were my newsletter, I'd simply insert a header
"Here are random examples of entries from our extensive database of plants; follow the links to see more images, info, and comments from fellow gardeners"
JKE757 said: Is your organization considering trying to educate the public on plants that they should not be planting?
JKE757 said: When we know better, we do better.
Nature said:
"It is time for scientists, land managers and policy-makers to ditch this preoccupation with the nativeโalien dichotomy and embrace more dynamic and pragmatic approaches to the conservation and management of species โ approaches better suited to our fast-changing planet.
"Don't judge species on their origins"
Mark A. Davis, et all
Nature volume 474, pages 153โ154 (2011)
https://rdcu.be/dkeGX