All the plantings are in place; now comes the most fun part of all: creating an outdoor living space among all the verdure. - Place a small table and chairs in a shady area for relaxation and nature viewing (figure A).
- A chiminea placed close to the seating area provides warmth and atmosphere in the evening.
- Animal sculptures create a natural environment (figure B).
Medicinal and Toxic Plants As mentioned earlier, aloe is considered to have medicinal properties. It is nontoxic and can be used virtually anywhere on the body to help alleviate the irritation of scrapes, burns or rashes. - Using a sharp knife, slice off a leaf close to the base of the plant (figure C).
- Cut off a section of the leaf (several inches wide) and make a cut halfway through on the rounded side.
- Fold the cut section back on itself to reveal the juicy flesh inside.
- Rub the fleshy center over skin as needed (figure D).
Euphorbia, when cut, weeps a white latex substance that is highly acidic and toxic to the skin. Different species of euphorbia have different toxicity levels. If contact occurs with skin or eyes, as a precaution, see your physician for an antidote.
RESOURCES :
Plants from Monrovia Horticultural Craftsmen
Monrovia Horticultural Craftsmen
Website: www.monrovia.com
Garden Maker Software
Garden Maker Software
Email: mo@moplants.com
Website: www.moplants.com/garden_maker_software.html
Whitewater Rock & Supply
Whitewater Rock and Supply
Whitewater, CA 92282
Email: wwrock@aol.com
Website: www.whitewater-rock.com
Plants from the Flower Fields
The Flower Fields
Website: www.theflowerfields.com
Plants from Moorten Botanical Garden
Moorten Botanical Garden
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: 760-327-6555
Bulbs from the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center
Contact: Sally Ferguson
The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Email: sferguson@bulb.com
Website: www.bulb.com
Rustic Cylinder Planter, Low
Asian Ceramics Inc.
Website: www.asian-ceramics.com
Vulture Sculpture
Vicki Banks
Phone: 818-755-0090
GUESTS :
Robert Smaus
Gardening expert and author
Website: bobsgardenpath.com
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