**Garlic Mustard: The Invasive Imposter in Our Ecosystems**

Join us as we dive into the world of garlic mustard (*Alliaria petiolata*), an invasive species that’s wreaking havoc in North America. Originally brought over by European settlers, this plant now threatens the balance of our woodlands by outcompeting native flora and altering soil chemistry. Discover its unique characteristics, rapid growth cycle, and the ecological disruptions it causes. We’ll also discuss effective control measures and the surprising culinary uses of this troublemaker. Tune in to learn how you can help protect our native ecosystems!