One of the warmest winters on record in our part of the state led to an early appearance of that vernal vexation — pollen — which Mother Nature applies like the first layer of a powder coat paint job.

HIXON, Tenn. -- Tree trimmers in Hixson, Tennessee, stirred up an allergy-sufferer's nightmare. Video shows a falling river birch tree erupting into a plume of pollen. Timberline Outdoors called it a ...

In this Aug. 14, 2001, file photo, Loretta McConegy points to the pollen on a ragweed plant in Newark, N.J. Allergies have gotten worse with longer season and more potent pollen. High ragweed pollen ...

Some tree pollen levels are in the high range as Florida experiences its winter and early spring allergy seasons. Juniper, ...