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 via Facebook post: POISON GARDEN, Alnwick Garden, UK The Poison garden in England is dubbed as the 'world's deadliest garden’ as it has over 100 various types of plants that can kill a person. It takes up just a small part of The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. It is hidden behind huge iron gates and a sign under a skull and cross bones that says “these plants can kill”. Visitors can only visit the garden with a guide. As per resorts, visitors to the garden are prohibited from smelling, touching or tasting any plants as previously some tourists have fainted after inhaling the fumes while walking around. The garden contains around 100 “toxic, intoxicating and narcotic” plants. These include the blue flowers monkshood that not only creates deadly berries but also deadly leaves and stems. Many of the plants, such as Laurel, produce cyanide. Giant hogweed is phototoxic, meaning it will burn skin and can give you blisters for up to seven years. The garden is maintained by the st

  https://rootedgarden.com/ consultations/  Gardening Consultations in HOUSTON Audubon for native planting database:  https://www.audubon.org/native-plants?fbclid=IwAR2lTzsEoXeNvfIxm6bMIIkDoRvbH6s38jd_K3cKuDv8ebYxa9zd-pQwnAU How to Care for a Backyard Don't let your large lawn intimidate you — ease into yardwork like a pro with this expert advice. ============== information about seeds: THE 14 BEST SEED COMPANIES TO PLANT IN YOUR ORGANIC GARDEN Posted  under  Better Planet   by  Nan Fischer   on  January 4, 2018 Here are some tips before you begin searching for seed companies: Seed companies have many suppliers. Read  How We Choose Our Seeds  by Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden Seeds to learn about the process of trialing varieties and contracting with farmers to grow out the ones that eventually make it to the seed catalog. Many companies grow out some or most of the seeds they sell, and contract out the rest. For some, the seed business is part of a larger farming operation. Feel