Sidestep poison ivy
I have not have any “skin” encounter with poison ivy. But if you have, here is how to sidestep it: Within 10 minutes of contact, rinse any exposed skin thoroughly with water, not using soap, as it can...
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Jimson Weed is the toxic weed that caused the illness (nauseous and dizzy, and in some cases suffered hallucinations) of six people after it has been cooked into an Indian potato stew few weeks ago in...
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Fat hen or henbane? These are both plants; fat hen is perfectly edible, “You can use the leaves in salads like spinach, make tea and eat the roots,” said Mr Worrall Thompson; while “henbane is a very...
View ArticleHighland Moccasin
My cat, Ashi, was up to something that made me curious and I saw it right away. In my panic, I ran around the rocking chair away from the bushes and got my digital camera nearby. Goodness, it was then...
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