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Growing on the High Plains: Creepy Crawlies

On today's Growing on the High Plains, we'll continue our series on garden irritations with a look at the spiny, viney scourge of spreading weeds. Even the most attentive gardeners have to be diligent to battle back some of the more ambitious weeds common to the High Plains. We'll take a look at some of the most common, including the bane of my green space: spurge weed! 

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.