THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers. Its spiny clustered seed pods contain white bean-like seeds (Botanically speaking it isn't a true bean but a Spurge) which typically bear attractive markings in various colours. The plant is native to tropical Africa but it is grown commercially in California and has become naturalized throughout the southern United States. In northern areas it is often cultivated in the warmer months as an ornamental annual in gardens providing local gardeners with a castor of thousands....
The Yellow Impala Castor Bean has striking maroon/carmine young growth. Clusters of creamy yellow blooms followed by maroon pods.
POISON LOCATION: Seeds bark & leaves are all somewhat toxic but the greatest concentration of the toxin occurs in the seeds & their pods. If you grow Castor Beans in your garden and you have children it is safest to remove & destroy the seed pods before they mature.
POISON TYPE: Ricin a poisonous protein one of a group known as plant lectins. In the right amount & concentration Ricin is said to be one of the most toxic natural poisons in the world. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of more complex proteins in the intestinal wall which in turn causes digestive distress. Castor Beans are traditionally cultivated as a basis of laxatives such as castor oil which is also used as an ingredient of industrial lubricants soaps & varnishes
My Grandmother use to plant one Castor Bean Plant near the garden to keep deer away!
- THE CASTOR BEAN is a shrub-like plant with large long-stemmed leaves that are lobed like fingers
- Its spiny clustered seed pods contain white bean-like seeds
- The plant is native to tropical Africa
- Clusters of creamy yellow blooms followed by maroon pods
- Seeds bark & leaves are all somewhat toxic
The sweet sound of America's most treasured and well-recognized tune is represented in this Amazing Grace Chime. The wooden parts are made of beautiful laminated bamboo which is one of the most renewable materials on the planet. This delightful chime is sure to set an inspiring mood. Length: 16 inches.
- Six silver color aluminum tubes
- Laminated bamboo top and windcatcher stained a cherry color
- Precision tuned for superior sound
- Designed by professional musician Garry Kvistad
- Suitable for outdoor use
And if you had a grandmother who gardened you will be delighted with the memories it will bring back.
- This used to be know as Cup and Saucer Vine.
- Give it a trellis or arbor to climb upon
- as it can grow up to 20 feet in one season.
- It provides hummingbirds with a feast.
- 15 seeds per packet.
The impressive Misty Trails Garden Fountain is sure to be the crowning statement in your garden or on your patio. Cascading streams of water flow to create an in-home oasis and peaceful meditative atmosphere. With the bottom pool lighted up by the included LED light kit you can enjoy this exclusive Design fountain in the evening accompanied by the lyrical sound of water music. It can be placed indoors or out and constantly recycles water from a hidden reservoir. Cast in quality designer resin and hand-finished to replicate a tree trunk and natural stone waterfall this investment in garden art features an integrated UL-listed indoor/outdoor pump.
40"Wx19"Dx27"H. 44 lbs.[]
The name "Edelweiss" date from 1784 and
comes from German "edel" noble and "weiss" white and was popularized in the 19th century as high mountain exercized its irresistible attract on people from the plain. The genus Leontopodium (from Greek "foot of lion") finds its origin in mountains of Asia where it's represented by more than thirty species whereas only two exist in Europe. When cultivated in plain Edelweiss grows higher and loses the density of its so beautiful cottony coating of its natural habitat.
Edelweiss (noble and white) the queen of the mountain flowers is a small white and woolly flowering plant that grows high in the rocky cliffs of the Austrian and Bavarian alps. In the alpine tradition one says that "only the elite can reach the Edelweiss". The connotation and innuendo is that only the experienced mountain climbers the elite can climb up to the
Edelweiss.
Alpine folklore explains that a young man will climb the steep cliffs pluck an Edelweiss and bring it to his beloved. Tales of love and tragedy surround this daring feat of climbing the Alps fetching the Edelweiss as proof of pure love and worthiness. Even today there is a Rock/Rapp song called "If you really love me bring me an Edelweiss" sung in English by an Austrian group.
The latest research however initially in a book dating from 1910 but ony recently recovered indicates that Edelweiss the flower was actually imported from Asia sometime within the past centuries. What a travisty of justice for virually the national symbol of Austria and the Alps!
Bad enough that Edelweiss may not have originated in the alps but the final irony is that due to ecological problems in Europe and the
alps in particular Edelweiss the flower is being considered an endangered species of vegetation. Because of this already in the
fall of 1990 a number of Edelweiss plants were "evacuated" to New Zealand to a new protected home for preservation and propagation.
- very rare
- perfect for rock gardens
- hardy zone 4-6
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The impressive Ridge Point Garden Fountain is sure to be the crowning statement in your garden or on your patio. Cascading streams of water flow to create an in-home oasis and peaceful meditative atmosphere. With the bottom pool lit up by the included LED light kit you can enjoy this exclusive Design fountain in the evening accompanied by the lyrical sound of water music. It can be placed indoors or out and constantly recycles water from a hidden reservoir. Cast in quality designer resin and hand-finished to replicate a tree trunk and natural stone waterfall this investment in garden art features an integrated UL-listed indoor/outdoor pump.
37½"Wx18"Dx22½"H. 42 lbs.[]
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Burgundy amaranth 6 to 8-feet. (100-110-day) elegant long burgundy plumes bear plentiful white seeds. Leaves are intense reddish purple and add color and nutrition to salads. 6 to 8-feet. Tall. Planting depth: 3/8-inch soil temp. For germ: 70-Degree f day to germ: 3-10 plant spacing: 4-8-inch-day to maturity: 105 full sun moderate water
- 100-Percent certified organic seeds grown in the USA for over 20-year
- Free of GMO's (genetically modified organisms) chemicals and pesticides
- Hermetically sealed package that is re-sealable gives longer life and higher germination rates
- Independently tested for high germination rates and purity and meets or exceeds federal standards
- Seeds of change contributes 1-percent of net sales to advance the cause of sustainable organic agriculture worldwide
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