Snakes – Protection

Q: Last summer, my lawn care crew killed a copperhead …

Spiders – Black Widow and Brown Recluse

Q: I recently found a black widow spider in my …

Beautyberry – Poisonous

Q: Are the berries of the American beautyberry poisonous? Should …

Spiny Oak Slug – Poisonous Caterpillar

Q: I have encountered a tomato plant pest that I …

Spiny Orbweaver Spider – Identification

Q: I almost bumped into this little beast this morning. …

Devil’s Trumpet – Identification

Q: I spotted this small plant in my rose bed. …

Buffalonut – Identified

Q: Could you please tell me what these are? I …

Poisonous Plants – Pets and Children

Q: We have pets and a young child who play …

Mock Strawberry – Edible?

Q: Are these edible strawberries? They are growing in the …

Poisonous Trees

Q: In my work as a lawyer, I am familiar …

Vegetable Garden – Treated Lumber

Q: My husband recently built me a vegetable garden planter …

Holly, Liriope Berries – Not Poisonous

Q: Are the berries of dwarf Burford holly poisonous?

A: …

False Hellebore – Identification

Q: While on vacation in Colorado, I found groves of …

Potato Plants – Bunches of Cherry Tomatoes

Q: My potato plants have little bunches of green cherry …

Horse – Toxic Plants

Q: I have the perfect area for a new garden …

Mothballs – Poisonous

Q: I heard on your radio show that mothballs can …

Mushrooms – Killing Them

Q: Is there something to spray on an area to …

Ornamental Pepper – Edible

Q: We have ornamental peppers in a planter. I know …

Poisonous Plants – Books

Q: Is there a publication that lists all of the …

Elephant Ear – Poisonous

Q: I have an elephant ear that has shiny, leathery …