How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling the ...

Kennewick — Washington has a vast wilderness to explore, no matter what part of the state you’re in. Many Washingtonians use warm weather as an opportunity to go hiking, foraging and exploring. But ...

Neither poison hemlock nor wild parsnips are native to Ohio, but both of the invasive species are here to stay and can be dangerous if you encounter or ingest them. The plants thrive in continuously ...

Don’t let the poison hemlock’s white spring flowers fool you when you come across it in the wild. The plant is highly invasive and dangerous, causing illnesses to people and animals that come into ...

Idaho weather is once again allowing for yard work and exploring the wilderness, but outdoor enthusiasts should be prepared for potential threats. That’s especially true when it comes to identifying ...

Washington state has a vast wilderness to explore, no matter what part of the state you’re in. Many Washingtonians use warm weather as an opportunity to go hiking, foraging and exploring. But outdoor ...

Editors note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

If a driver were to drive down the highway or a busy stretch of road during the spring and early summer, there is a good chance they will spot a plant called Conium maculatum, more commonly known by ...

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum L.) has been spreading like wildfire throughout Greater Columbus (and much of Ohio) in recent years, and if it has taken root on your property, now is the best time of ...

There's something more dangerous than ticks in Indiana and elsewhere. It's a feathery-leafed plant with white flowers that looks deceptively pretty as it blooms along roadways and at the edges of ...