Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...

At the right time and in the right conditions, gardening can be a calming, zen-like experience. Organizing flower beds, pruning plants and tending to your creations can be a truly rewarding hobby.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Poison ivy remains an enduring gremlin for people who play outdoors. Touch the plant and you'll likely get a rash that itches for ...

Summer is in full bloom and so are plants and weeds that can cause you harm. Outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone else should know about poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and ...

Poison ivy remains an enduring gremlin for people who play outdoors. Touch the plant and you'll likely get a rash that itches for weeks. The plant is coated with an oil that causes an allergic ...