Links of Interest
Do you know me? I'm Poison Ivy!
Don't touch me without gloves, do not burn me, and certainly don't let your pets eat me! If my leaves deposit oil (urushiol) on your skin, your skin will be itchy, red and may blister. Wash thoroughly with special solutions you can obtain from your local pharmacist to remove the oil and to help heal.
http://www.poison-ivy.orgHeritage Perennials has launched a new website dedicated to their line of alpine and rock garden plants. Also listed on the site are their Top Ten perennials and their 2007 plant of the year.
Ready for spring flowers?
Click here and hold down the left mouse button and run your cursor over the black page.
Toxic garden plants
If your dog digs in your garden, you need to know that the bulbs of some plants, such as Lily of the Valley, Angel's Trumpet, Oleander and Tansy are poisonous if ingested. Others include: Amaryllis; Autumn Crocus; Daffodil; Caladium; Gladiolas; Hyacinth; Iris; Narcissus; and Tulip. For symptoms and more information: click here
The Green Pages (Canadian site)
for a wealth of information on environmental issues
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
info on pests, swimming pools, lawns, mosquito control, etc.: (Eng. or French)
To learn more about permits and pesticide regulations, now widely in effect in Québec, visit the following web-sites: