Garden Clippings

I wouldn't use leaves from the nightshade family. Consider this: Do these plants show much evidence of anything eating them? (aside from tomato horn worms, they're specialists)

If nothing snacks on these plants - why? The answer is they've not very edible, even toxic to some insects (and other animals). ;)

Likewise general lawn clippings may contain unwanted plants, so be cautious what you use.

 
I have heard that most plants are toxic. That probably meant they have a toxin but maybe not very toxic to use or certain animals.

 
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happy1892 said:
I have heard that most plants are toxic. That probably meant they have a toxin but maybe not very toxic to use or certain animals.
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Yes, certainly. One should be mindful of what they're feeding their pets and amounts, though. A little of some plants may be ok, but munching on the same plant for a couple days or more might build up too much toxin in an insect's body.I'm simply suggesting foregoing nightshades, here, because so little can (and does) eat them.

 
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Rose and raspberry leaves are the only live leaves I offer. However decaying oak leaves are well enjoyed by many roaches.

 
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