Imagine a tree that could usher in scores of birds, bees, and butterflies throughout the growing season, then quickly adorn your yard in incredible fall colors after summer winds down. The staghorn ...

When summer finally succumbs to the beauty of fall, I know it’s time to get outside and forage for a bounty of wild food.

The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is a ubiquitous shrub of human-impacted Northeastern habitats. Sumac stands occur along ...

When you see a stunning tree at the garden center, you probably don't think about its potential toxicity -- but you should!

For many of us, something red on our plate signals to our palates either sweetness (as with strawberries or raspberries) or spiciness (usually chillies). But sumac has neither of those flavours: it is ...

There’s no safe way to approach a manchineel tree, as every part of it is toxic. One touch is enough to cause severe skin irritations and eye injuries that can leave you temporarily blind. Simply ...

As you travel along major highways right now, you’ll almost certainly see that that the leaves of small sumac plants are ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

If you are looking for a tree that brightens your yard with color and that will bring bees and butterflies for pollinating, ...

You can identify poison ivy by its three glossy leaflets and color changes with the seasons. Wash your skin with soap and water right away if you touch poison ivy to stop the oil from spreading. You ...

As you travel along major highways in northern Pennsylvania now, you’ll almost certainly see that the leaves of small sumac plants are turning orange or yellowish red, ...

Jailed Kannada actor Darshan on Tuesday asked the court to give him "poison", saying he has not seen the sunlight for days. Appearing before the City Civil and Sessions Court via video conferencing ...