We guess now would be the time to tell you that this issue is not for the faint of heart. It contains gruesome and horrifying details about what happens when good plants go bad. It’s filled with graphic images of terrible creatures lurking in the woods. The stories are true and the names have not been changed (though, come to think of it, it wouldn’t have been a bad idea to do so). To put it bluntly, the weak-stomached and easily frightened need not apply. If you fall into either category, back away. Slowly.
In all seriousness, we learned a lot about invasive species while putting this issue together, and we certainly don’t want to trivialize their threat. If you’re interested in the topic, we encourage you to do more research or take part in one of the many programs across the state that offers tips on how to identify and mitigate the threat of invasives.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, prepare to be petrified. Put your feet up, wrap yourself in a blanket, and dim the lights. Oh, and don’t forget to lock the door. You never know what sort of creatures are watching from the woods. Muahahaha.
