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2O2 4 – 2O2 5 GU I D E to Y E L LOW S P R I NG S 25 FARM, VILLAGE CONNECTIONS By JESSICA THOMAS ▲ As part of her efforts to create a farm on her property, long - time Yellow Springs resident Rose Pelzl has been working to clear invasive species from the land Whether it be educating residents on the signs of a water leak, delivering eggs or showing people the difference between invasive and native plants on her farm, Rose Pelzl has spent the last few years working for and in her com- munity. Pelzl, who has worked as a Village meter reader for over five years, received approval last year to begin a farm on her family’s South High Street property with the aim of creating a working farm and a community education space. “I see the farm as a space that people will want to spend time on and a space that is open and accessible to the community and someplace that people feel invested in,” Pelzl said. “I’m thinking about it as an extension of Gaunt Park.” With that in mind, Pelzl has been clearing the wooded portions of her property of invasive species, such as honeysuckle and multiflora rose. That task requires cut- ting down the invasives and painting their trunks with an herbicide, such as Round Up, to prevent them from grow- ing back. Painting the trunks of each plant also limits the spread of the herbicide, Pelzl said. P H O T O : J E S S I C A T H O M A S Unique, trendy women’s fashion and accessories 249 Xenia Ave. 937-767-8800 A gift shop with something for everyone. 235 Xenia Ave. 937-767-9349 Find us at www.iluvthatstore.com G reene C ounty eye Care , inC . MORE THAN GREAT VISION Drs. Florkey & Associates 322 N. Detroit St. Xenia, OH 45385 937-376-4055 Ask us about our package pricing deals! Most major insurances accepted. www.GreeneCountyEyeCare.com Jenni f er’s Touch Classic Contemporary • Unique Fine Jewelry Handmade Sterling & Gold 937-470-2680 • 220 Xenia Ave.