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Pencil cactus is an interesting but poisonous houseplant

Posted on March 17, 2020 by tedmanzer

I get a lot of questions about poisonous plants. Many species, both interior, and exterior can contain poisonous chemicals. Most aren’t a major concern. In fact, many of our common houseplants are considered poisonous, but they are found everywhere. Often, … Continue reading →

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Osage Orange – Nature’s Barbed Wire Fence

Posted on August 25, 2014 by tedmanzer

These trees aren’t as common as they used to be. Years ago, Osage-orange (Maclura pomifera) was a common landscape and fence line tree. Some people called them hedge apples, since they were often planted and maintained as a hedge. When … Continue reading →

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Figs – Tasty Landscaping

Posted on August 12, 2012 by tedmanzer

One of the pleasures of living in the south is the plethora of plants we can grow in our yards. Growing up in Maine, I probably appreciate the diversity here more than most. When one is limited to plants that … Continue reading →

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