I was taking a walk around the pond one morning, and I saw this fabulous hedge of giant holly bushes.  Well, growing up the trunk of this particular holly bush is Poison ivy (my favorite subject for blogs.)  I told you I can spot it 100 yards away at 45 mph, NO, really.  I have an eye for the stuff.  

 

Look in the middle of the picture and you can see poison ivy showing its fall color.  The leaves turn yellow and red, then fall off.  The Urushiol is still there, on the vines, so be careful.  You need to know where it is, especially in your yard, so you don't touch it, even in the winter.  Urushiol is an oil on all surfaces of poison ivy:  leaves, stems, roots, and causes a dermatitis reaction in most people.  Trust me on that, I am an expert at poison ivy related dermatitis.  That's why I want you to be able to identify it, so you can avoid it.

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!