New Jersey has a bevy of delicious wild edibles hiding right under our noses. The biggest secret, though, is the one ...

To attract birds that eat berries, grow trees and shrubs with bite-sized fruits. Then watch as backyard birds dine on the ...

When I looked out the kitchen window early one recent morning, there was a yellowish moth on it. I hit the window a few times, but it never moved and was still there hours later. At night, moths are ...

Lurking in Michigan's forests, wetlands and even along sidewalks and trails are toxic plants that can ruin your day.

Blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries mark mid-summer in West Virginia. Experts say wild berries sustain wildlife and ...

There are more than a few pesky plants across the South that, if they come into contact with skin, will prompt rashes, burning, and pain. Yikes! We know many of them—poison ivy and oak, for ...

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It’s finally the time of year when you can truly put on shorts and enjoy the outdoors. With that sunshine, we have to remember our sunscreen and – for some of us – remember the poison ivy. If you’re ...

As many as 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, poison sumac or poison oak each year, leaving them with an irritating rash that can stick around for weeks.

Many of us love nature and walking through the woods or other natural areas. But what potential dangers are lurking in some of the plants? Let’s review some of the “don’t touch me” plants and the ...

Well over half of the human population is sensitive to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Rashes usually peak in early summer, and tens of thousands of people in the United States go to the ...

During the summer, many people may spend time working outdoors, embarking on hikes or otherwise spending time in nature. If you're someone who finds themselves spending ample time surrounded by ...