market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Market Farming
List archive
- From: "Jeff & Sue Snyder" <snyderjs AT utmi.net>
- To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] poison ivy
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 23:38:40 -0400
I was allergic to poison ivy while growing up, as was my mom
(extremely so). In high school I took three shots of poison ivy serum, a thick,
green, almost jelly-like substance in the syringe. These were given by our
local doctor so he could observe any immediate adverse reactions. Took three
one year, two the next and one the next and I’ve never gotten it since.
Mom took the shots and her sensitivity was greatly reduced. They stopped
offering the shots around here, citing liver problems in some folks. Never gave
us any trouble. I really don’t recommend eating it. My Grandfather walked
through the smoke of a brush fire with PI in it and nearly died from the
terrible effects on his lungs and throat. My dad was never affected by it;
could practically roll in it and not get a rash. The rest of us, not so lucky
until after the shots. One of my colleagues at work has goats and they are very
effective at controlling the spread of poison ivy, though it still takes
a few years to eradicate it. Jeff Swinging Tree Farm Greenville, Michigan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. |
-
[Market-farming] Poison Ivy,
Willie Gibson, 06/01/2010
-
Re: [Market-farming] Poison Ivy,
Pamela Crowe, 06/01/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Poison Ivy, growbd, 06/01/2010
-
Re: [Market-farming] Poison Ivy,
Owsley lucy, 06/01/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Poison Ivy, Shawnee Flowerfarmer, 06/02/2010
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- [Market-farming] poison ivy, Curtis Millsap, 06/01/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] poison ivy, Jeff & Sue Snyder, 06/02/2010
-
Re: [Market-farming] Poison Ivy,
Pamela Crowe, 06/01/2010
Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.