Thanks for looking, Charlie, and keep your eyes open in the woods.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Charles Geilfuss" <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: It's Spring Again
> Yep. I've got lots of both around my place also. There is a large Live
> Oak
> in the woods next to my house that is covered with Poison Ivy and the base
> of the vine is as big around as my leg. I give that tree a very wide berth
> but the birds love the berries in the Fall.
>
> Charlie
>
> On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM, Jim Nichols
> <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> It is Spring again, and time to remind those garden workers of some of
>> the
>> confusion that exists about nuisance plants.
>>
>> One of the most common vines that always seems to appear is Virginia
>> Creeper, seen here on the trunk of a Dogwood. It is a harmless nuisance
>> and
>> can be handled without problems. It is often confused with Poison Ivy.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Virginia+Creeper.jpg.html
>>
>> The one you want to avoid handling is Poison Ivy. Remember the old
>> adage,
>> "Leaves of three, let it be". If you are allergic to this plant, avoid
>> handling without disposable gloves, and avoid the smoke if it is burned.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.jpg.html
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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