I learned all about poison ivy when I first started gardening here. Started pulling stuff in a weed-choked spot in the yard to start my first garden. It was in January during a really mild spell and I wasn't wearing gloves. Couldn't figure out what the heck I had. Co-workers were afraid I had measles. I had to get shots and was miserable for 3 weeks. Now I always wear gloves when gardening as well as long pants with shoes and socks. I stock up on newspaper bags for pulling seedlings in the spring and summer. Pretty much under control except for one wild spot at the back of the property. It's in total ground cover mode beyond my property. Gives me the shivers to see that much of it. I've heard goats recommended for controlling the stuff. Sorry - totally off-topic here.
