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| Mulberry sap in the bloodstream from Kansas City November 13, 2010 What affect does mulberry sap have if put in contact with the blood stream? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are wild cherry trees poisonous for horses? October 31, 2010 I have just purchased a pony and have been told that wild cherry trees could cause harm or even kill her. Is this true and where can I go to get a list of all the poisonous plants, shrubs and trees fo... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Loropetalum poisonous to horses in Lake City FL? October 26, 2010 Is loropetalum poisonous to horses? I know it is a member of the witch hazel family but cannot find a definitive answer about loropetalum itself. Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are the leaves of the Fruitless Palm Tree poisonous in Redding California? October 18, 2010 Are Fruitless Palm Tree leaves poisonous? I was poked in the hand with a leaf of one of the branches. It was a dead leaf/Branch? Please Help! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Miami gardener needs to know toxicity of Cordia boissieri October 12, 2010 Hello. I have a question about Cordia boissieri. Is it toxic for humans (all parts of the plant)? I want to plant it in South Florida, in an area with children. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Horse-friendly plants for Powell OH September 24, 2010 I am looking for horse friendly plants, i.e., shrubs, trees, bushes, etc. that can be planted in wet area in Ohio. Thank you in advance for your assistance. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Perennials non-toxic to horses in Thayer MO September 21, 2010 I live in South Central Missouri. I am looking for a plant/shrub to plant in pots (our soil is clay and very rocky)to landscape the front of our barn. This plant can't be harmful to horses and must b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How to Remove Pokeweed in Greenburg, Pennsylvania September 10, 2010 Last year I purchased a home with 3 acres of land and it is infested with pokeweeds,Phytolacca americana! I have small children and know this is a poisonous plant. Could you please tell me a way to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Petals of flowers on cake from London August 28, 2010 Hi could you please confirm whether it is safe to position an amaryllis on top of a fresh cream cake (it will not be eaten, nor will the stem touch the cream, it will be positioned in a non toxic vial... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Petals of flowers on cake from London August 28, 2010 Hi could you confirm that Gemini, Lisianthus and Lilies are non toxic if positioned onto a fresh cream cake (stem will be paced into a vial but the petals will come into contact with the cream). Thank... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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