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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
Hello!
I want to put some plants in to cover a very dull fence. I have young children and am looking for something non-toxic & decorative. I know the beans of scarlet runner beans are edible, but what about the flowers? Are these child friendly plants? Any other suggestions? My children are always supervised when outdoors, but you can never be too careful. TIA, Jacqui |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
Hi, Chris!
Scarlet Runners are safe for kids, pets and wildlife. As another suggestion, why don't you try castor bean seeds. They would be much more attractive. Chris Tondreau wrote: Hello! I want to put some plants in to cover a very dull fence. I have young children and am looking for something non-toxic & decorative. I know the beans of scarlet runner beans are edible, but what about the flowers? Are these child friendly plants? Any other suggestions? My children are always supervised when outdoors, but you can never be too careful. TIA, Jacqui |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
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Natty Bumpo wrote: Hi, Chris! Scarlet Runners are safe for kids, pets and wildlife. As another suggestion, why don't you try castor bean seeds. They would be much more attractive. Probably shouldn't joke about this, in case someone didn't know... castor beans are _very_ toxic. Another real possibility is a vine nasturtium (flowers are edible, but not otherwise generally consumed). -frank Chris Tondreau wrote: Hello! I want to put some plants in to cover a very dull fence. I have young children and am looking for something non-toxic & decorative. I know the beans of scarlet runner beans are edible, but what about the flowers? Are these child friendly plants? Any other suggestions? My children are always supervised when outdoors, but you can never be too careful. TIA, Jacqui -- |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
Frank Miles said:
Another real possibility is a vine nasturtium (flowers are edible, but not otherwise generally consumed). I didn't know the flowers were edible too. The leaves are a very nice addition to salads. -- Bob Kanyak's Doghouse http://kanyak.com |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
Thanks for the info. However, aren't the beans/pods of the castor bean
toxic? Jacqui "Natty Bumpo" wrote in message ... Hi, Chris! Scarlet Runners are safe for kids, pets and wildlife. As another suggestion, why don't you try castor bean seeds. They would be much more attractive. Chris Tondreau wrote: Hello! I want to put some plants in to cover a very dull fence. I have young children and am looking for something non-toxic & decorative. I know the beans of scarlet runner beans are edible, but what about the flowers? Are these child friendly plants? Any other suggestions? My children are always supervised when outdoors, but you can never be too careful. TIA, Jacqui |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
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from "Chris Tondreau" contains these words: Thanks for the info. However, aren't the beans/pods of the castor bean toxic? Very. You received a malicious reply :-( Janet. |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
In Chris Tondreau wrote:
Thanks for the info. However, aren't the beans/pods of the castor bean toxic? Jacqui "Natty Bumpo" wrote in message ... Hi, Chris! Scarlet Runners are safe for kids, pets and wildlife. As another suggestion, why don't you try castor bean seeds. They would be much more attractive. Look at the e-mail address... that's the same a**hole who posted about the black roses. |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
dementia13 wrote: Look at the e-mail address... that's the same a**hole who posted about the black roses. Watch your comments there, dickhead. Who are you calling an a**hole? |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
Watch your comments there, dickhead. Who are you calling an a**hole? Well, I saw two a**hole postings, so I figured there was an a**hole behind it. I guess I could have allowed three strikes before accusing, but if it smells like one it usually is one. |
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Scarlet Runner Beans - OK for kids?
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Chris Tondreau wrote: Thanks for the info. However, aren't the beans/pods of the castor bean toxic? Jacqui It is the source of the poison "ricin" of Cold War and bioterrorism fame. Eating whole seeds is an infrequent, but not rare, cause of accidental death of children in some countries. billo |
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