Sightings of the invasive wild parsnip plant have been increasing across southeastern Ontario, including fields of the yellow-flowered plant across Durham Region. Also known a poison parsnip, it is a ...

From kale and leeks to garlic and parsnips, our growing guide shares tips for planting, protecting and harvesting throughout the coldest months of the year.

OSHAWA — Oshawa officials are warning residents to be extra careful of two toxic plants that could cause burning, blisters and scars. They issued the warning about wild parsnip and cow parsnip which ...

Ontario has 441 known invasive plant species — the most of all the provinces. Invasive plants can reduce crop yield and increase the use of herbicides for farmers, increasing costs and reducing crop ...

OSHAWA — Oshawa is one of a few municipalities in Durham that hasn’t had a confirmed giant hogweed sighting — but there are a few look-a-like plants in our midst.Bill Slute, the City’s manager of ...

Wild Parsnip is an invasive plant native to Eurasia and is toxic to humans. Contact with sap can cause severe burns when exposed to sunlight. If exposure is suspected, wash the area with soap and ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermonters beware! Wild parsnip is in full bloom. It may look pretty but the reaction can be ugly. “If they stop on the side of the road and a beautiful patch of yellow ...

A Waterdown homeowner got an unwelcome surprise a couple of weeks ago while walking the trail leading from her home to the Starbucks coffee shop at Clappison’s Corners. There, just past the ...

“The problem is that members of the carrot family all look fairly similar. Wild carrot and wild parsnip look quite similar to some very deadly species and even experienced foragers are often quite ...