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Tis the season…that poison ivy blooms!

As summer winds down and the kids go back to school, there are changes also happening in the backyard.  The fall blooming plants are beginning to do their thing.  Some of this is good….some of this is bad!  Perhaps not as bad if you know how to identify it.  In the past, I’ve blogged about [...]

Plant Identification: Poison Ivy

It occurred to me this week that not everyone is aware of how to identify this itchy plant.  Those of us that are allergic have it burned in our brain!  Do you know what it looks like?

Here’s a few shots as fresher for plant identification:

And here is the Elderberry [...]

Stella Soaps! – Jewelweed soap’s meow!

Our yard is yet to be exterminated of poison ivy. Why? I’d rather treat it with organic means. I’ve done plenty of reading on how high percentage vinegar does the trick. I’ve tried it! Works great in the full sun, otherwise you don’t hurt the plant AND expose yourself further to it. That’s [...]