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Beautiful Poison…or Just Beautiful?

Posted on December 7, 2022 at 12:11 am by Alex Westhaven

Isn’t it fascinating how many beautiful plants are poisonous? Oleander, Datura, Foxgloves…. Poinsettias are some of the prettiest plants out there. The way their tiny yellow blooms are surrounded by gorgeous colored bracts is just incredible, and they bring a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Red

Posted on December 23, 2014 at 12:46 am by Alex Westhaven

A little gift for you – have a Creepy Christmas! Christmas Red Coppery. Sticky. Burgundy-sweet. Thick liquid candy, and always a treat.  Tip the bottle up high, feel it burn down your throat. Soft fuzzy trim on a dark Santa’s … Continue reading →

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