Need opinion on ID

[jstr11]

There goes my source of entertainment and excuse to stay awake all in one. G'night

[DinaJean]

QUOTE: Do you need sites on starting seeds or want to know how to do winter sowing?


I will do some research later on it and let you know...it rained all night and it is supposed to rain all day, so I must go do my rainy day job...Got my long sleeved shirt and long pants on and I am going to tackle the briar/woods/poison ivy mess behind the new shed.* Taking my guarana now so I dont lose my umphh. Right at the edge of this mess where I am clearing is where I found the morning glory. I tied a little pink ribbon around the stem so I would remember which vine it was when I cleared. Hopefully I dont stomp all over it...now the hound-dog, he is a different story. I will let you know if it gets ruined.*

Oh yeah, does anyone know on the poison ivy note....Usually when I take my gloves off and think I may have gotten oil on my hands, I wipe my hands with an isopropyl wipe to be sure....am I wasting my time buying these? I cant just go in the house and wash my hands or take a shower right away because we dont have water hooked up yet at this place.

[Newt]

Dina, from what I'm finding the alcohol wipes work.* It seems that it only takes 3 minutes for the poison to soak into your skin.* Plain cold water is best with soap and water or the alcohol next.* I've also read that Ivy Block works well to stop the sap from getting on your skin.* Maybe put it on your hands before you put on your gloves.
http://res2.agr.gc.ca/ecorc/poison/symptom_e.htm

From this site about 2/3 down the page:
http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/obnxious.html

"After you recognize that you've been in it, the first reaction seems to be to touch it or scratch it. WRONG. Leave it alone. Don't touch the exposed area at all, no matter how badly it drives you crazy, until you can wash it. Many times in the summer when you're outside in the vicinity of Poison Ivy, you will have developed a sheen of sweat on your body. The oil can be transferred to other parts of your body if you rub it and then rub another part. It depends somewhat on your individual tolerance, but some folks have reported that they got it from their pets who had been in it. Also, when you are warm and sweaty, your pores are open and contact will help the oil work its way into your skin. Wash your hands first, then wash the area that has been exposed, then wash your hands again, then go home and take a shower. Plain water works well. Cold water seems to work a little better, because it closes your pores fast. Soapy water or alcohol also work."

This site about removal might also be helpful.
http://www.marrick.com/poison_ivy_removal.html

There is also a tool the DNR uses to remove honeysuckle that might be helpful.
http://www.misterhoneysuckle.com/

Here's what the different stages of poison ivy look like and another site with look-alikes.
http://res2.agr.gc.ca/ecorc/poison/radicans_e.htm
http://www.naturenorth.com/summer/pivy/pivy2.html

Do be careful.* I don't want to have to drive there with a tub full of lotion!* :shock:*
Newt

[DinaJean]

NEWT.... I feel your PAIN!!!!!!

I just spent a very long time typing a reply to this post...you know how I can babble.....and then the post was gone! I think I will just go and enjoy my gin & tonic right now and return later with the novel.

Sayonara!

[DinaJean]

Copied from WORD: (getting smarter all the time!)

The little morning glory did get mauled today, as I suspected would happen. But he still has one leaf and the stem going into the ground is intact, so maybe he’ll survive and I can get seeds when the seed time comes….When is that? I guess I could use that link, Newt, if you have it handy.


Well, the clearing project was bigger than I thought! “I got BRIARS in my fingers!”

Poison Ivy, Honeysuckle…by the way, Newt, how did you know I would encounter honeysuckle? Is that just a given? …I had taken a before picture but after 9 hours, I was disappointed with the after picture. I got A LOT done, it just does not LOOK it. Based on where I started and where I should end, I still have 4/5 to go. That’s okay…it will be good when done, I will say, one reward is the SOIL IS AMAZING there!!!! I will post a before and after when I finish hopefully end of this week. If not this week, may not be for a couple weeks, gotta prep for a road trip next week, no gardening.

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Okay, I wont babble as much as I was in the post that I lost, boy all you readers are lucky!

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See ya later bye

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[Newt]

Dina, here's the site on seed starting.* It's for herbs, but the process is the same.
http://www.richters.com/newdisplay.c...=5440704.22962

Winter sowing:
http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/wtrsow/

You should see seed pods shortly after the bloom fades.* It takes about 3 or 4 weeks for the seed pods to mature and turn a tan color.* Tie a small gauze sack around the seed pods while they're still green.* You can make one from a 3" or 4" gauze pad or even use the toe tips from pantyhose.* You don't want the seeds to fall to the ground.* The pods will eventually turn tan and dry out.* Then you can harvest the seeds and sprinkle them where you want them.* Don't hold on to the seeds, just sprinkle them right away as they need the time over the winter to soften their hard shells.

Sorry about the briars!** :shock:* I knew you would find honeysuckle since it's so invasive and you said the property had been so neglected.* Consider planting a native honeysuckle.* I Tie a small gauze sack around the seed pods while they're still green.* You can make one from a 3" or 4" gauze pad or even use the toe tips from pantyhose.* You don't want the seeds to fall to the ground.* The pods will eventually turn tan and dry out.* Then you can harvest the seeds and sprinkle them where you want them.* Don't hold on to the seeds, just sprinkle them right away as they need the time over the winter to soften their hard shells. I LOVE mine and it blooms from about the end of May until hard frost, offers berries to the birds and food for the hummers.* Did we have this conversation before?

Road trip?* I love road trips too.* Have a great time!!!

Newt

[DinaJean]

Thanks for the links, I will resesearch them later.

Worked 1/2 a day in the woods, finally had ENOUGH of the poison ivy and wild roses....I will get thereeventually , I am crazy beat. And I thought Wisteria was ruthles...HA!

And yes, the poison ivy got me...first rash showed up today, but hopefully it wont be much. It showed up on my wrist where the long sleeve meets the glove, except when stretching....so cross your fingers that thats it!!!

But I DID make a dent. I DID make a dent.

Patience my dear Watson, Patience!!

[Newt]

Oh, so sorry to read the poison ivy got you!* I pulled a bunch of vines off a shed for an aging aunt about 3 years ago.* As I was pulling the last one I suddenly realized it was poison ivy!* I didn't panic because I'd touched it so many times before and never had a rash, so I figured I was immune.* Well, immunity changes as we age.* I was a mess for weeks!!!* Hope it doesn't itch too much!

How's that briar in your finger?* I'll bet it still hurts.* Rest now.* That's an order!

Newt