It's summertime, time for fun in the sun, and time to talk about poison ivy!!!

 

I took this picture in the park, because it shows both poison ivy and Virginia creeper.  Poison ivy has three leaflets, and is a bit shiny.  Virginia creeper has five leaflets, see it on the right?  I'm not sure how, but some people see these as the same plant.  OK, they are both green vines.  Beyond that, not even close.

 

Poison ivy and Virginia creeper grow all over;  on the ground, up the trunks of trees, near the mailboxes.  Be on the lookout when you're walking in the woods, hiking the trail, or working in your garden.  And remember, you can shake hands with five fingers, but NOT WITH THREE.  

 

Love you, stay safe.  
 

HAPPY GARDENING !!!