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10 Neat Things About Poison Ivy

June 4, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 790 Views allergic reactions, garden safety, lacquer, pets and poison ivy, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, rash prevention, Toxicodendron, urushiol

1. We are family. Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are all in the genus Toxicodendron, which falls into

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Foxglove (Digitalis)

April 15, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 488 Views cat resistant plant, Digitalis, flowering plants, Foxglove, garden safety, ornamental flowers, Plant Care, rabbit deterrent, toxic plants, toxic to animals

Foxglove (Digitalis): This plant is toxic to rabbits and most other animals, so they tend to avoid it.

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Gardening for Beginners Pets

Harmful Plants

April 23, 2020 Canada's Local Gardener 2402 Views cat safety, dog safety, garden hazards, garden safety, Harmful plants, houseplants, pet-friendly plants, Pets, plant toxicity, toxic plants

Pets love gardens. They react to gardens as much as we do, becoming euphoric and running through the plants, smelling

10 neat things about waiting

About Waiting

January 17, 2020 Canada's Local Gardener 3826 Views garden safety, garden stretches, garden waiting psychology, gardening tips, last frost date, lawn care, planting season, spring garden, Victoria Day, waiting for blooms

1. Waiting to plant. Across Canada, with the possible exception of the West Coast, Canadians wait till Victoria Day,

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