Following the rough drought we had, many pastures were full of weeds that persisted while cattle grazed on what little grass ...

White berries with phoratoxin, can lead to stomach issues and slow heartbeat. Yellow-red berries with solanine, cause ...

About 150 species of butterflies have been documented in Ohio, but none are better known and more beloved than the iconic monarch. The large orange and black butterflies are conspicuous, easily ...

Nature: Pokeweed berries provide food for many birds Even without human interference, these insects need all the help that they can get. Eastern populations, such as in Ohio, engage in incredible ...

Another native I might include in the unloved category is pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), which few nurseries peddle. It, to my eye, is spectacular. A prime specimen can tower to 8 feet or more ...