Ohio is home to about 1,800 native plants, and some of them get more love than others. The state wildflower, large-flowered trillium, is a spectacular sign of spring, and it's oohed and aahed over.

When birdwatcher Patricia Scanlon wrote to ask if I would write a column on pokeweed and all of its benefits for wildlife, I had a nice little feeling of affirmation. Just last year, I decided to let ...

Whether you're taking your furry friend on a walk or planning to add some new trees or shrubs to your landscape, you'll want ...

Q: We seem to have an unusually large crop of pokeberry weeds in our yard this year. A landscaper who does some work for us told me that these weeds are poisonous to humans. Now I am wondering about ...

Q: I have a lot of these plants growing in the field near my home. Can you identify this plant for me? And is it poisonous? I have horses and am concerned that this could make them sick. A: This is a ...

Pokeweed is not exactly a garden lover's favorite plant, but the birds will send you a nice thank-you chirp if you find some corner where it can grow. Most gardeners don't want pokeweed, in part ...

Up until recently (when I finally looked this up), I thought pokeweed was a noxious invasive plant and was horrified when some popped up out back along a sunny border. It snuck up on me, I didn’t see ...

Weeds are to be expected in every yard, and while I am all for tolerating less problematic species (including dandelions and clover), some can get out of control. American pokeweed, or Phytolacca ...

Okay, fun fact- did you know that the original Declaration of Independence owes its existence to a plant? Editor’s note: With gardening, and weed season now in full swing Nicole has assembled a list ...

With its vibrant colors and remarkable height, pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is hard to miss, and you might even think it beautiful. This striking native of eastern North America also serves as an ...