here is a partial list of toxic plants that I had when my kids where little. This list has a toxic list number of 1 meaning that it is major toxicity. By googling toxic plants you will get a mass list of links to check out but this one in particular I like because of it rating of toxicity with each plant listed angel trumpet azalea belladona carolina jasmine cardinal flower chinese lantern datura delphinium flowering tobacco foxglove heather healiotrope hydrangea jimeson weed lantana larkspur lily of the valley' lobelia love in a mist love lies bleeding lupin monkshood morning glory night blooming jasmine pampas grass periwinkle rhodedendron tomato non fruit part vinca This didn't mean that I didn't grow any of these plants when my children where young, it's just that I was super careful about where they where located and planted them in areas that my kids would be near only with supervision. I also didn't have pets or livestock that could get into them. The kitty was and still is always a house pet. Too many wild animals around in the woods that would love to have her for a meal. Fran Here is a link that might be useful: UC Davis list of toxic plants

i was disappointed because i wanted to share in the joy but could no longer link to the threads 'cuz there were gone - so i'm all for starting new ones... i love the dog story - i have three dogs so i can somewhat relate - although we dont have elks here - we do have funny dog stories... our dog tried to re-upholster our couch with strips of sod ... i had rented a sod cutter and removed sod from a new garden bed and placed the strips along the fence line in the back yard. i watered the newly laid sod really well in order to get it to take root. while i was at work the next day, my dh was sleeping in the recliner and our dog piece by piece brought the strips of sod into the house, through the doggie door, down the steps, into the family room and spread them out on to our couch. many pieces had broken and were spread out all over the floor - many other pieces were strewn about the couch - ground in - they were nice and damp and very muddy - seeing how i had really watered them too .... not quite sure what the dog thought she was doing -she must have spent at least 20-30 minutes or more making trips back and forth from the fence to the house and back again - draggin sod into the house -

Finally... somewhere to post your favourite nursery or greenhouse! Being from Ontario Canada, I haven't been able to find a source to rate and suggest nurseries or garden centres. I reside in Fergus, noth of Guelph by 20 minutes and have been scouring the surrounding area for the ultimate greenthumb experience. To date, my favourite best kept garden secret has been "Lost Horizons" on Hwy 7 between Acton and Rockwood. A fellow Gardenweb member had posted a picture of her corydalis elata - and of course I simply had to have one for my blue/purple themed border garden. Easy enough, until I tried to locate it. Neither local nurseries (Little Tree or Cedar Springs) carried the elata, and then I expanded to Breslau, Waterloo and Kitchener and again came up empty potted! I have never been to a more expansive yet rurally pleasing setting for a garden centre before. It must have nine growing pods (open concept greenhouses), an expansive garden area to highlight many of their thousands of perennials, as well as being surrounded by tall shade providing coniferous and deciduous trees.... a very tranquil location that only amplifies and increases your gardening senses. They have a very knowledgable staff from the owner, Larry Davidson to his charming and intelligent and intellectual staff.... John and Ann have become my go-to garden experts, not only for information, but also for suggestions and advice for when I am thinking something that seems too good to be true. They do not plant in peat, and therefore you pay a bit more but the results are stunning! Many of their gems are started from seed which ensures that while there may not be growth the first year, you can actually watch the growth from seedling to border family member within two growing seasons. Rare and unusual.... their catalogue must be close to 75 pages with 20-25 plants on each page! It may not always be available, but their "wish list" ensures that your specific needs are not forgotten. I am in awe of everything relating to "Lost Horizons!" I have spent close to 150.00 in only two visits, and it seems like their catalogue is only an arms length away at any given time. I am anxious to see my jack in the pulpit (fargesii) next spring, black with a white stamen, as well as awaiting like an expectant father, the first blooms from my corydalis elata! Suffice to say one corydalis is never enough and now I have 5 different types in the garden. If you are from Ontario Canada and want to see what can never be summed up in words, plan a trip. They are not open Monday or Tuesdays, but otherwise 10am - 5pm. They encourage customers or those curious to pack a lunch and sit in the gardens and admire their hard work. Beware because it in a semi woodland/forest area, long sleeves and perhaps some insect repellant is the order. I am still scratching like crazy but have what is becoming an expressive and ecclectic garden border thanks to them

Hail Barbie, Full of Win, The Lord is awesome! Blessed art thou among 11 inch fashion dolls, and blessed is thy Porsche which is sold separately. Malibu Barbie, Sister of Skipper, play with us now, and at the hour of 3:00, when we get home from school. from an ad for Barbie rosary beads. Seriously.