A patch of wild parsnip plant looks like flowers, but anyone unfortunate enough to pick one from the ground will quickly learn it's not. The plant is typically spotted in areas with overgrown grass, ...

Poison Ivy Some harmless plants are mistaken for poison ivy (young box elder seedlings, for instance) but you’ll know for sure if you develop an itchy rash after coming in contact with the sap, which ...

If you're heading outdoors this summer, it pays to know the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and other rash-producing plants that will leave you itching and scratching — or worse. Most ...

Root vegetables are a great thing to have in the garden during our cool season. Since much of the plant is underground, and our ground rarely freezes in the winter, they are a garden plant that ...

Often mistaken for wild parsnip, carrot, or anise, the prolific seed producer poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) has gained a ...

Parsnips, celeriac, squash, Swiss chard and purple sprouting broccoli are happy to overwinter outdoors or wait out the colder ...