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Geek Dad
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Poison Ivy #34: Gathering of the Trees
Poison Ivy #34 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: A lot of people have speculated that this series might be reaching its natural ending point soon, as the story seems to be reaching a crescendo and author Wilson has recently revealed a major new book for the competition. I'm not sure, but it does seem like this book is about to have its biggest battle yet. Marshview, Ivy's hidden sanctum, is under attack – both from the human world, and the world of the Green. Armed troopers have stormed Ivy's lair, and she only has a few allies to defend her. One, Peter Undine, is unpredictable – and the other, Janet, has already betrayed her to the mysterious Bog Venus. Janet, who's dying from a mysterious condition, is plagued by guilt and battling to stay alive as the whole hidden sanctum falls apart around them – but she may have already outlived her usefulness to her mysterious partner, and is quickly slipping away. Infected. Via DC Comics. While Ivy battles to survive, Janet and Undine seek out allies. Janet tries to recruit Killer Croc in the series' funniest moment, but Undine's task is much more challenging. He has to go back to the hideout of the Green Knights – and lure them away from their boss, the ruthless Bella Garten. Although the Gardener tries to initially pretend she's not keeping anyone there against their will, her reaction as Undine begins to win supporters proves otherwise. But Ivy's left an impact on just about everyone there, for good or bad, over the course of this series. One member of the group was saved from certain death by Ivy, while another has been a little too fascinated with her since encountering her pheromones. Wilson has done a good job of capturing the dichotomy of Ivy over the course of this series – she's some people's worst nightmare, others' greatest hero, and that makes her a fascinating lead. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Gardeners with dogs urged to avoid 14 'poisonous' plants
As the weather warms up many dog owners will want to spend more time outdoors, but there are a number of hazards to watch out for – including some surprisingly popular plants The names of some plants, for example Poison Ivy and Deadly Nightshade, make it clear to gardeners that they should be approached with caution. But there is a whole range of common garden favourites that dog owners, in particular, should be wary of planting. BBC expert Monty Don is preparing to launch his pet-friendly RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show later this month – promising "all the things that dogs love, regardless of horticultural fashion, and a beautiful space". But as he does, gardeners are being reminded that many plants, while attractive to the eye, can have a devastating effect if chewed by inquisitive pets Spring into danger Now that Spring is here, we should be particularly careful of bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, crocuses and bluebells, which can all have a harmful effect on dogs. Many dogs love to dig and puppies, especially, are prone to chewing things that they find – including, sometimes, flower bulbs. Dog owners should always take care to supervise their pets in unfamiliar gardens. Even Monty's dog-friendly garden contains a sectioned off area that can only be accessed by dogs when their owners are with them. Some very popular plants can cause severe, and even life-threatening reactions if chewed by pets. Advice from the Kennel Club warns that dogs can become severely unwell if they even drink water from a vase that has contained daffodils. Effects from daffodil poisoning can include drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. Dogs may seem sleepy or uncoordinated. In some more severe cases the animal can suffer fits. Walking in woodland at this time of year, you may help happen upon a glorious carp[et of bluebells. Again, while pleasing to the eye, almost every part of this plant contains a toxin that affects dogs' hearts. While bluebells are quite unpleasant-tasting to dogs, and so unlikely to be eaten in large quantities, they have the potential to have a severe, and in rare cases fatal effect. Tulips are another common springtime favourite. But a toxin found in the bulb can cause severe irritation to a dog's mouth and digestive system, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. In extreme cases, heart problems and breathing difficulties can develop. Amateur Gardening magazine warns that there are several other hazards to watch out for, including, at this time of year, barbecue leftovers; discarded skewers off sharp bones can be deadly if they are left where dogs can reach them. "There have been cases of ash balls in the stomachs of pets that have eaten large amounts of ash covered in meat fat," warns expert Sue Bradley. The toxic plant list Sue listed 14 plants that dogs should be wary of, including popular daffodils, but warned there may be more: Deadly nightshade (A tropa belladonna) Poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron) Spring bulbs (such as daffodils and snowdrops) Azaleas (Rhododendron indicum) Elephant ears (Bergenia spp) Castor bean (Ricinus communis) Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) Oleander (Nerium oleander) Alpine daphne (Daphne alpina) Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Holly-leaved hellebore (Helleborus argutifolius) Sago palm (Cycas revoluta) Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Two-lobed false hydrangea (Hydrangea bifida). She also warned that rhubarb leaves and onions can be dangerous for dogs. Risk factors Other common garden hazards to look out for at this time of year include mushrooms, toads – which tend to be more active in warmer weather and can secrete dangerous poisons from their skin – and sap from popular trees such as Leylandii. If you think that your dog may have eaten, touched or inhaled something that it shouldn't have, speak to your vet straight away. Never try to make your dog vomit. Trying to do this can cause other complications, which may harm your dog.
Geek Dad
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Review – Poison Ivy #33: Dying of the Light
Poison Ivy #33 cover, via DC Comics. Ray: Characters aren't the only thing that makes a great title – settings matter too, and this title has a hell of one in Marshview, the creepy Gotham ghost town that emerged after Ivy's final showdown with Woodrue in #25. Now, after exorcising its demons and saving Janet's life via a pact with an ancient being, Ivy has set out to transform Marshview with the help of Peter Undine – turning it from a ruin into a thriving place where the natural and human world coexist, still shaded from prying eyes. But not all is bright here – Janet's body has been healed, but she seems to be getting sicker and sicker. Undine reveals that it's the fungus in her lungs – a normal human simply isn't supposed to be spending so much time around these spores – and she doesn't have much time yet. Ivy decides not to tell Janet about this while she figures out her next move – a potentially fatal mistake for the entire cast. Surreal world. Via DC Comics. As we know, Janet has already made a deal with the Bog Venus, the ancient avatar of the Green who views Ivy as a threat. While Ivy works with the mysterious Xylem, Janet gets drawn deeper and deeper into the orbit of this potentially villainous figure, and this issue may just give her the one thing she needs to strike deeply at Ivy. It's interesting just how much great work this title is doing with characters who you wouldn't expect to be at the emotional core of a story – neither Janet nor Undine were initially fan favorites, that's for sure, but they've become an essential part of this title's ecosystem. That's the thing about this story – we know it's not going to end well, and we can see the terrible decisions everyone is making to get there, but it doesn't make the impact any less. It's impressive just how long this title has kept itself fresh, and it doesn't seem like it's slowing down any time soon. To find reviews of all the DC issues, visit DC This Week. GeekDad received this comic for review purposes. Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
