Last week, I showed you Poison Ivy growing up the big oak tree down the hill, but I just realized that I only showed it to you from a distance.  I need to show it to you up close.

 

The other day when we were walking in the Park, I saw some Poison Ivy and Virginia Creeper growing side-by-side.  So I took this picture and marked it up when we got home.

 

Yellow circle shows Virginia Creeper (with its 5 leaflets.)  Red circle shows Poison Ivy (3 leaflets.)  See the difference?

 

Remember, you can shake hands with 5 fingers, but not with 3.  Stay away from Poison Ivy!!!

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!