Middle South November 25, 2004 By Suzanne DeJohn, Cambridge, VT region description | previous reports In My Garden It's a shame oriental bittersweet is invasive -- the colorful fruits are so festive! A Bittersweet Story Just last week, the North Carolina Board of Agriculture reversed its earlier ruling and decided to allow a limited sale of oriental bittersweet ( Celastrus orbiculatus ) in western North Carolina. Last year, the board had voted to prohibit the sale of... more Resources Web Finds Invasive Plants of the Eastern United States Before choosing plants for your yard, consult the Invasive Plants of the Eastern United States:... Tool or Gardening Product Flame Weeder I avoid using herbicides, but there are some tenacious weeds that just can't be controlled by... more    Regional Reminders Research Tree Varieties Water Evergreens Evaluate Your Yard Avoid Chilling Houseplants Start Herb Seeds for Windowsill Garden more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: