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However, I grow them mostly in pots out the pet's way, and so far no problems. Birds thankfully do not share the canine sensitivity to grapes and raisins. But do not ignore this toxin!); supplement found in pet store with garlic in it- just because it's...
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Tip On Propagating Begonias From Cuttings
Rooting begonias this way will give you a whole new plant grown from the roots that develop at the end of the petiole.Whether you use these methods for a windowsill garden or to grow your own flats for next spring's outdoor planting, or even to save that...
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Gryphon Begonia Care: Tips On Growing Gryphon Begonias
So, what is a Gryphon begonia? Don't worry, Gryphon begonias don't literally look like that – that would just be weird. The soil in this location should be characteristically rich and well draining.Gryphon begonias have low water requirements and do...
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Do I Need To Prune A Begonia – Learn How To Prune Begonias
Rhizomatous begonias are usually easy to identify by their fleshy, horizontal stems or rhizomes which run along or just under the soil surface. This means that in warm tropical climates they can grow outdoors and some even bloom year round.
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Growing Begonias From Corms
Growing begonias from corms requires warm temperatures, usually between 70 and 75 F. Leave plenty of room between plants for adequate circulation to prevent the possibility of developing mildew.When taking care of begonias, be sure to provide begonias...
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How To Care For Begonias As Houseplants
One of the tips for growing begonia as houseplants is to place them somewhere where they will get bright, indirect light and will get plenty of humidity.If the air in your house is dry, especially in the winter, it is a good idea to set your begonia houseplants...
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Willoughby
Classifying Begonias – Using Begonia Leaves To Help Identify The Begonia Class
They are in a compact habit like a little bonsai shrub and grow from swollen soft stems.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });The leaves are glossy and will die back when temperature drops or the season changes.
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Wintering Begonias – Overwintering A Begonia In Cold Climates
Store begonia tubers individually in paper bags or line them in a single layer atop newspaper. Once they have sufficiently dried, cut away any remaining foliage and gently shake off excess soil.while wintering begonias, dust them with sulpher powder prior...
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Willoughby
Angel Wing Begonia Care: How To Grow An Angel Wing Begonia Houseplant
The angel wing begonia houseplant likes moist soil, but not soggy. When growing angel wing begonias indoors, the right lighting and fertilization promotes flowering.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });The...
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Care Of Begonias: Growing Tips And Annual Begonia Care
Therefore, in areas where summers are exceptionally hot, plant wax begonias where they will get afternoon shade.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Once appropriately placed in the flower bed or hanging basket,...
Ohio
Willoughby
Plants and poisons, beware of what grows in your gardens!
The plant kingdom does offer a great many delicious tastes but some can prove to be finalas a matter of fact many species which look pleasant and may even produce nice colours and perfumes can have highly destructive effects if ingested or even slightly...
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Rue the Day
Excellent drainage is a must.'Jackman's Blue,' a popular cultivar in Europe, has beautiful bluish green foliage and can grow to 2-3' tall and wide. 'Variegata' has white splashes on the leaves and is often used in floral arrangements.
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Plants That Irritate the Skin: Beyond Poison Ivy
Some individuals are not susceptible to the toxicity of, but others are so vulnerable that only brief contact with an offending plant can be dangerous or even fatal. My mother could not hullwithout breaking out into a rash on her hands.
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Herbology at Hogwarts: Plants in the Harry Potter Books
According to folklore, the hellebore was used by witches to summon demons. All parts of the plant are highly toxic, but its properties as an anesthetic made it important in medicine before morphine was invented.
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Hardy Euphorbias in the Garden - An Untamed Passion for \'Shrubby Spurges\'
A gardener?s first tendency when you mention Euphorbias might evoke visions of Poinsettias, Crown of Thorns or an old favorite, Cushion Spurge. More Euphorbias! If my "untamed passion" has persuaded you to add Euphorbias to your garden, take a look at...
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Castor oil, anyone?
There are shrubby dwarf strains no more than 5 feet high that have been developed in cultivation, and they bear non-exploding seed capsules.The Egyptians used castor oil, derived from the beans, as lamp oil.
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Toxic Plants of the Winter Holidays, from a Veterinary Perspective
There are readily available lists of toxic plants for people, dogs and cats and these lists are repeated over and over again on the internet and in magazines.But as a veterinarian I am usually less interested in whether something is called toxic versus...
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Sorrel
The Aunt Betts of the world went out of style, and you know that most of us just go with the flow of society, and follow each other in and out of supermarkets, where we can buy very nearly everything that we need in order to survive.
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El Segundo
Monkshood - A Deadly Beauty!
In shadier sites, staking may be required. Plants arise from a thick, tapering root. One of the first perennials grown as a garden ornamental were the monkshood. If they are exposed to enough sun, they are often quite wind-resistant and do not require...
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El Segundo
Toxic Plants- What Does That Really Mean
And of course it is directed toward pets which, as a veterinarian, I find particularly useful.However, it still is woefully lacking of practical information, most notably degree of toxicity.is listed as a toxic plant, but there is no discussion of HOW...
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El Segundo
Introduction to Jatrophas
Primarily of Central American origin with many species extending into the very southern United States (and at least one species is native toMost of the species I am interested in are grown strictly for their ornamental value.when it's cold enough, but...
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Comfrey, Aunt Bett, and Me
I continued to string the peas, listening to the drone of their voices, when I heard Aunt Bett say: "Young lady, you be ready to leave at 4 sharp."Huh?? Then I practiced whistling.Aunt Bett made an infusion of the comfrey leaves, but true to her word,...
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Beans! Beans! The Poisonous Fruit!
And they do taste so good that I'm likely to take the chance.Kidney Beans http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:GNU_Free_Documentation_License Many people do like to eat young green beans raw, and overcooking green beans until mushy is widely regarded...
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My Toxic, Painful Garden Revisited: pruning considerations
But when you adopt a hobby, you do crazy things sometimes.Finally got the plant cleaned up and several large pieces removed. Soon you will be having to do the pruning!Plumeria cutting is another related risk, though there are thankfully no spines.But...
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Aunt Bett\'s Story about the Devil\'s Plant: Datura
I realized that those large plants were from the seeds that had been marked TOXIC. That devil'll git ahold on you and he ain't goin never let you go!" And out of my mouth came these words: "Ethan, that is a bad plant and we must never touch it.
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Snowberry ~ The Name Says It Best
As with all wild plants, you should be very careful to determine if that plant is protected before collecting any plant material.The western snowberry does have a bit of interesting history.
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Unbelievable! Cashews and Poison Ivy
But beware; I have received a few of the "crazy looks" when I mention this strange paradox between Cashews and Poison Ivy.The moral of the story is: If you eat a truly raw cashew, it might be the last cashew you ever eat.http://www.wisegeek.com/are-raw-cashews-really-poisonous.htmFor...
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