BRATTLEBORO-At a time with many pressing issues, I would offer something small that every landowner in Brattleboro could do to make life better for those with allergies and respiratory issues: Remove ragweed before it goes to pollen in August.
It grows well in poor dry soil and along the edges of roadways, but produces huge quantities of pollen from August until snow cover.
Thanks to anyone who pulls it!
Ralph Howe
Brattleboro
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