the toxicity of foxglove
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Comments (27)There's a book by Gene Stratton Porter that talks about building a garden for a life-sized fairy princess... Laddie: A True Blue Story: Laddie hadn't done a thing but make an exact copy of my playhouse under the biggest maiden's-blush in our orchard. He used the immense beech for one corner, where I had the apple tree. His Magic Carpet was woolly-dog moss, and all the magic about it, was that on the damp woods floor, in the deep shade, the moss had taken root and was growing as if it always had been there. He had been able to cut and stick much larger willow sprouts for his walls than I could, and in the wet black mould they didn't look as if they ever had wilted. They were so fresh and green, no doubt they had taken root and were growing. Where I had a low bench under my tree, he had used a log; but he had hewed the top flat, and made a moss cover. In each corner he had set a fern as high as my head. On either side of the entrance he had planted a cluster of cardinal flower that was in full bloom, and around the walls in a few places thrifty bunches of Oswego tea and foxfire, that I would have walked miles to secure for my wild garden under the Bartlett pear tree. It was so beautiful it took my breath away. "If the Queen's daughter doesn't like this," I said softly, "she'll have to go to Heaven before she finds anything better, for there can't be another place on earth so pretty." Perhaps the above will give you some ideas?...See MoreFriendly reminder- toxic plants
Comments (48)I was given a absolutely beautiful Azalea as a birthday present 3 yrs ago. I didn't know that it was poisonous to cats and found out the hard way. I almost lost the main man in my life. Yes thats my cat Hedwig. Thankfully after running him to the vet he is now fine. Since that happened I make sure I check to see it is safe to be in my house. Whether it be a plant that is given as a present to me or one I may be interested in buying. I would be absolutely devastated if anything happened to him due to me not makeing absolutely sure it was safe to have that plant in my house. Myself,I also think they should not only have information about the plant on the tag when you buy it but also if it is dangerous to cats or dogs. Doesn't take up a whole lotta space to say dangerous to cats or dangerous to dogs. Not everyone has a computer to check these things out. I have found that alot of people selling the plants think that 2+2=6 when you ask them if it is dangerous to cats or not. But the long and short of everything is when in doubt always do this check check check before you buy a plant. You don't want to hurt your furry friends unknowingly. Take care all you cat lovers and have a nice day Lori and Hedwig...See Morefoxglove as a derris substitute
Comments (6)I wouldn't do it Lucy. As far as I can see all the mentions of this concoction come from one source and are being repeated by others raher than being based on experience. I am a pretty gungho gardener regarding various scares but foxglove is a plant I wouldn't play about with. It can have serious effects, not just a bit of a tummy upset. I grow them and look at them and that's all. I find that sawfly doesn't come every year. How many bushes do you have? I only have 4 albeit large ones and I have found that vigilance and hand picking work. Another idea I read is to spread a white sheet under the bush and shake it vigorously....See MoreAre adeniums toxic?
Comments (6)Jack, Adeniums are definitely toxic, but no more than most plants with milky sap! Plumerias, euphorbias and poinsettias are all toxic and we grow these in large numbers with no problems. I'm severely allergic to poison ivy, sumac and brazilian pepper tree but have no problem with DRs or brugmansias. Just use common sense; don't touch your face (eyes) wash your hands and tools. If I ever attempt grafting adenium most likely I will use gloves with my history of allergies, and will recommend doing so to all people with dermatitis. I would make sure thou, that no toddlers or animals with history of plant eating have access to these plants! Aggie...See Moredicot
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