8/11 Poison ivy, hottest month ever, low oxygen, BC pipes, LNG black cloud, climate for judges, natural wine cellar, democracy watch.

Western Poison-ivy [USDA] Western Poison-ivy Toxicodendron rydbergii Western poison-ivy is a low-growing shrub; as young children, we learn “leaves of three, let it be” to remind us to avoid the shiny green leaves (technically leaflets) of Poison ivy. Touching or merely brushing against poison ivy (or coming into contact with contaminated clothing or pet fur), can result in painful swelling,…