tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post6953233798916475382..comments2023-09-17T03:24:58.137-04:00Comments on Wiccan Writes: Ack! Poison Ivy!!Robin Larkspurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949175314401172368noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-9577317817597616432013-09-11T17:31:43.646-04:002013-09-11T17:31:43.646-04:00I'm like Witchy Cats on this one; I don't ...I'm like Witchy Cats on this one; I don't get the stuff. However, a couple of things can help.<br /><br />1. Cut the vine, you don't have to pull it down, and pour heavily salted boiling water wherever you see it springing up again. It takes a while but you can get rid of it this way.<br /><br />2. Jewel weed! It often grows wild wherever poison ivy grows but if it doesn't, plant some. Then if you've been exposed to the nasty stuff grab some jewel weed, wash the affected area with hot soapy water, then crush the jewel weed in your hand and rub it on the same area. My nephew is highly allergic to poison ivy and I taught him to do this; it's really helped him.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-77826369523578755062013-09-09T19:21:21.864-04:002013-09-09T19:21:21.864-04:00I am, for some strange reason I can't understa...I am, for some strange reason I can't understand, immune to poison oak! Seriously!!!<br /><br />Anyway Robin, I have a surprise for you on my Witch Cats Blog! Please check it out if and when you get a chance. :)<br /><br />Blessings always, my friend ~<br /><br />KimLady Caer Morgannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945186529772807913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-90363291855379510802013-09-09T10:09:28.225-04:002013-09-09T10:09:28.225-04:00It can seem daunting at first....controlling poiso...It can seem daunting at first....controlling poison ivy. The place we had in Arkansas had poison ivy everywhere when we bought it. During the dormant stage, I cut and pulled down as many vines around the house as I could find. Then come Spring when new shoots would start to sprout, I would spray them with round-up. I never eradicated the stuff but at least I was able to subdue it. Goats aren't a bad idea. :0)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918915129013117664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-39363867557619797502013-09-08T22:54:21.375-04:002013-09-08T22:54:21.375-04:00I am not allergic, maybe because my name is Ivy, t...I am not allergic, maybe because my name is Ivy, too. I dunno. <br /><br />Hope you find a way to fix things.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-29328044134549495632013-09-08T22:42:44.243-04:002013-09-08T22:42:44.243-04:00Get a goat ;o) That would be so much fun ;o) Big H...Get a goat ;o) That would be so much fun ;o) Big Hugs ;o)Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-45823240371261751612013-09-08T16:14:12.201-04:002013-09-08T16:14:12.201-04:00Here's a landscaping article for you, Robin. I...Here's a landscaping article for you, Robin. I didn't know what these were until I took my hiking class and the instructor showed them to us. I actually just thought they were choke-vines.<br /><br />http://landscaping.about.com/od/galleryoflandscapephotos/ig/Pictures-of-Poison-Ivy/Hairy-Vines.htmAlexis Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145923777596112574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-15945244744416707152013-09-08T14:25:32.783-04:002013-09-08T14:25:32.783-04:00Some goats can eat poison ivy? Truly stomachs of c...Some goats can eat poison ivy? Truly stomachs of cast iron!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-73387779987857078642013-09-08T13:15:12.180-04:002013-09-08T13:15:12.180-04:00So glad to hear your dreams are coming to fruition...So glad to hear your dreams are coming to fruition, Robin. I guess you realize, it's not all going to be a bed of roses though. Congratulations! xo SandySandy Sandy Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609864061349114730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-62600898778037542362013-09-08T12:18:58.946-04:002013-09-08T12:18:58.946-04:00So that furry thing I thought was lichens is in fa...So that furry thing I thought was lichens is in fact roots on the Poison Ivy! Guess if I'm glad we don't have that over here :-) It's enough with the stinging nettles I placed my hands on this morning :-)<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />Christer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1413733392117024428.post-58397593628258242252013-09-08T12:09:56.629-04:002013-09-08T12:09:56.629-04:00I think we have poison oak here but I have never e...I think we have poison oak here but I have never even seen poison ivy. Good idea to eradicate as much as possible, I'm sure. And if you get goats, you'll need one of those big dogs in the picture to guard to goats from predators. Darn, tee hee. Looks like your life could get a lot more interesting. You need to go to Chickens in the Road.com and read all about her adventure with her goats etc. xoxo BB, Oma Linda<br />OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.com