Recently, after writing about mangoes, I received the following email from Steve Huffman: “It might be worth mentioning that ...

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If you're spending time outdoors in Louisiana, it's a good idea to know which plants may cause allergic reactions. More about these 9 poisonous plants ...

Georgia's ecosystem is beautiful, diverse, and sometimes deadly. Here are six plants to avoid if you find them in your yard or in the woods.

When venturing into the daring world of public canoodling, it’s not just about finding a spot where the grass feels just right under your back. Oh no, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Here’s the ...

Michigan's ecosystem is diverse, stunning and perhaps deadly. Growing in the state's woodlands are poisonous plants. Here are ...

There's a lot of misinformation floating around about poison ivy. Let’s dig into the most common poison ivy myths and get to ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Question: I have a poison oak problem in my yard. It’s popping up among my ornamentals and actually climbing up my fir tree!

Many of you may remember the old Scout saying “Leaves of three, Let it be!” That is a good thing to keep in mind while ...

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As the weather warms up in Upstate New York, keep an eye out for poisonous plants like poison ivy and sumac that can cause ...