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Comments (13)Klavier you don't have to have ANY cuts for it to affect you, it is something in the sap that irritates your skin. I spent days de-seeding Amorph and Alocasia berries and without rubber gloves I start to itch in about 10 minutes. If you continue, as I did just to see what happens, your skin goes all red and prickly and it can take a day or two to go away. I have no allergies to anything and my skin is not sensitive at all (bit like the rest of me) yet this definitely caused quite strong irritation. I make my staff use gloves when pruning any Aroid just to be on the safe side. Cheers, Troy....See MoreSnail Bait I would NOT recommend
Comments (51)EVERYONE BEWARE, THE IRON PHOSPHATE IS NOT SAFE FOR PETS. IRON PHOSPHATE IS PERFECTLY SAFE FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY HAVE A ACTIVE INGREDIENT WHICH IS UNDER THE INERT (UNIDENTIFIED) INGREDIENTS THAT IS CALLED EDTA. IRON PHOSPHATE DOESNT RELEASE IT HIGH LEVELS OF IRON BY ITSELF BUT THE EDTA CAUSES IT TO RELEASE CAUSING IRON POISONING WHICH KILLS. IF IT WERE IRON PHOSPHATE ALONE THEN NOTHING WOULD DIE. WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE HOURS, YOUR DOG WILL HAVE LETHARGY, VOMITING, AND DIARRHEA BUT LATER WILL APPEAR TO BE PERFECTLY FINE. ALL THE WHILE YOUR ANIMAL IS ONLY GETTING WORSE AND COULD HAVE COMA OR DEATH WITHIN 24 HOURS. SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING HERE ARE A FEW LINKS THAT IVE FOUND THAT PROVE THIS TO BE CORRECT. THE EPA HAS LOOP HOLES THAT ALLOWED THIS TO BE DONE http://www.hostalibrary.org/firstlook/RRIronPhosphate.htm http://blog.oregonlive.com/pethealth/2008/07/gardners_beware_of_socalled_pe.html http://www.growingthegarden.com/2010/11/is_safeforpet_snail_bait_reall.html...See MorePlease Add MORE 'My Favorite Gardening Tips'
Comments (91)Outsmarting the tree rats (squirrels) around my house is a full time job. This past spring I hit on a new idea. When I plant a container I invert an empty wire hanging basket over the container and the plant gets sun and can be watered but the squirrels can't dig in it. Another idea: I bring in a lot of plants to "over winter" under lights in my garage. I have so many that it is hard to reach my hand under the lights (4 shop lights) to the middle for watering. So I bought a pump sprayer with a long wand and it works great! In late winter I add a little liquid Dawn detergent, few drops, to each gallon of water and not only does the soil get wet easier but the worms that are waiting to hatch into distructive pets just don't hatch. Don't know what it costs me to run those four shop lights all winter but I don't care. It is a small price to pay to be able to "garden" every weekend in the garage. Many people have mentioned that they mark their outdoor plants with a "permanent Sharpie". In my experience there isn't a "permanent Sharpie", they all fade and quickly too. A grease pencil/china marker or expensive "no fade" garden center marker are the only markers I have found that won't disappoint you by fading. Eight years ago I decided to learn about gardening so I tapped into my local library. I checked out nearly every book they had on gardening and learned so much. The Gardenweb forums are also a wealth of information and entertainment. There is always something new to learn and I appreciate all of you who take the time to write in your ideas. One last idea from me...I keep a small notebook on my computer table and jot down any idea I find that's new and I will want to try. Little pieces of paper get lost but I always know where my notebook is and also use it when I order "on line" so I will remember the name of the company and the order date. Tina or Trowelgal...See Morechild proofing pro range knobs (Wolf)
Comments (39)"These early years with your child are by far the easiest years for a parent. There are no equivalent plug covers or cabinet door/drawer locks for a teenager." So true! Parenting is hysterically amusing and heartwrenching and everything in-between. We all have rules & trust & safety widgets & eyes on the backs of our heads & still our kids are skipping just out of reach. I once tackled a 3 year old on a chair leaning over our ancient electric Hotpoint pushing the back buttons. "I make eggs!" she said. Yes, her belly pressed against the burner she was turning on..... Nowadays that independent 3 year old is an independent 16 year old pushing all kinds of buttons I can't even see......but I do trust her with 22K burners on our Blue Star. How the years fly! I don't know what a good stove sitter runs in your neck of the woods but I'd make sure s/he understands there are no cell phone chit-chats, no manicures, and no bathroom breaks while on duty. Same deal as your disposal sitter! Good luck, Jenna, we're all in this together!...See Morejohnh_or
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