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Re: [OM] IMG: It's Spring Again

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: It's Spring Again
From: Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:35:52 -0400
It's not spring. Not when parts of Occupied Canada are getting snow, even as I 
type. Heard on the radio this morning that Presque Isle might get 6-10 inches. 
Fortunately, all we got was a little rain.

--Bob


On Apr 20, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> It is Spring again, and time to remind those garden workers of some of the 
> confusion that exists about nuisance plants.
> 
> One of the most common vines that always seems to appear is Virginia Creeper, 
> seen here on the trunk of a Dogwood.  It is a harmless nuisance and can be 
> handled without problems.  It is often confused with Poison Ivy.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Virginia+Creeper.jpg.html
> 
> The one you want to avoid handling is Poison Ivy.  Remember the old adage, 
> "Leaves of three, let it be". If you are allergic to this plant, avoid 
> handling without disposable gloves, and avoid the smoke if it is burned.
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.jpg.html
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA

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