 A master gardener visited Brainerd to warn of the poisonous plants that could be lurking in your backyard. The master gardener focused on identifying poisonous plants and what are some of their common side effects. Poison hemlock has been making numerous appearances throughout the state and is just one of the many plants the group was taught to identify. Plant reactions differ from person to person based on age, weight, sensitivity in the time of year. I think we have kind of a naive trust for our plants that we find in our gardens and in our houses and when we're out hiking, but there are many side effects from real mild ones such as a rash to death. And knowing the names of plants can be useful if poison control has to be contacted. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.