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what are some safe,edible garden plants for dogs?

i'm about to plant a garden this year but since i have a dog, i have to be sure the plants are non toxic to him. i would appreciate it if someone gave me a list of all the edible and safe plants for dogs. thanx! thanxs alot ! wow ! there are a lot of toxic plants out there for dogs! are there any edible ones？

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1. A list of what NOT to plant is available on this Website http://www.dogpack.com/health/poisonplants.htm
2. Grass is actually good for dogs. It help with digestion
3. 17 Common Poisonous Plants Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result Marijuana Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, increased heart rate, and even seizures and coma Sago Palm All parts of Cycas Revoluta are poisonous, but the seeds or “nuts� contain the largest amount of toxin. The ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects, which include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure. Tulip/Narcissus bulbs The bulb portions of Tulipa/Narcissus spp. contain toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and cardiac abnormalities. Azalea/Rhododendron Members of the Rhododenron spp. contain substances known as grayantoxins, which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in animals. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to coma and death from cardiovascular collapse. Oleander All parts of Nerium oleander are considered to be toxic, as they contain cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects—including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and even death. Castor Bean The poisonous principle in Ricinus communis is ricin, a highly toxic protein that can produce severe abdominal pain, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in dehydration, muscle twitching, tremors, seizures, coma and death. Cyclamen Cylamen species contain cyclamine, but the highest concentration of this toxic component is typically located in the root portion of the plant. If consumed, Cylamen can produce significant gastrointestinal irritation, including intense vomiting. Fatalities have also been reported in some cases. Kalanchoe This plant contains components that can produce gastrointestinal irritation, as well as those that are toxic to the heart, and can seriously affect cardiac rhythm and rate. Yew Taxus spp. contains a toxic component known as taxine, which causes central nervous system effects such as trembling, incoordination, and difficulty breathing. It can also cause significant gastrointestinal irritation and cardiac failure, which can result in death. Amaryllis Common garden plants popular around Easter, Amaryllis species contain toxins that can cause vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia and tremors. Autumn Crocus Ingestion of Colchicum autumnale by pets can result in oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage and bone marrow suppression. Chrysanthemum These popular blooms are part of the Compositae family, which contain pyrethrins that may produce gastrointestinal upset, including drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten. In certain cases depression and loss of coordination may also develop if enough of any part of the plant is consumed. English Ivy Also called branching ivy, glacier ivy, needlepoint ivy, sweetheart ivy and California ivy, Hedera helix contains triterpenoid saponins that, should pets ingest, can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation and diarrhea. Peace Lily (AKA Mauna Loa Peace Lily) Spathiphyllum contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest. Pothos Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Schefflera Schefflera and Brassaia actinophylla contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest. The list below contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract. A - Aloe - Amaryllis - Andromeda Japonica - Asian Lily (Liliaceae) - Asparagus Fern - Australian Nut - Autumn Crocus - Avocado - Azalea B - Bird of Paradise - American Bittersweet - European Bittersweet - Branching Ivy - Buckeye - Buddist Pine C - Caladium - Calla Lily - Castor Bean - Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron) - Charming Diffenbachia - Chinaberry Tree - Chinese Evergreen - Christmas Rose - Clematis - Cordatum - Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant) - Cornstalk Plant (aka Corn Plant) - Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman) - Cycads - Cyclamen D - Daffodil - Day Lily - Devil's Ivy - Dumb Cane - Deadly Nightshade (See Nightshade) E - Easter Lily - Elephant Ears - Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern) - Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather) - English Ivy F - Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron - Flamingo Plant - Florida Beauty - Foxglove - Fruit Salad Plant G - Glacier Ivy - Gladiolas - Glory Lily - Gold Dieffenbachia - Gold Dust Dracaena - Golden Pothos - Green Gold Nephthysis H - Hahn's self branching English Ivy - Heartleaf Philodendron - Heavenly Bamboo - Holly - Horsehead Philodendron - Hurricane Plant - Hyacinth - Hydrangea I - Iris J - Japanese Show Lily - Japanese Yew (aka Yew) - Jerusalem Cherry K - Kalanchoe L - Lace Fern - Lacy Tree - Lily of the Valley M - Macadamia Nut - Madagascar Dragon Tree - Marble Queen - Marijuana - Mauna Loa Peace Lily (aka Peace Lily) - Mexican Breadfruit - Mistletoe "American" - Morning Glory - Mother-in-Law N - Narcissus - Needlepoint Ivy - Nephthytis - Nightshade O - Oleander - Onion - Orange Day Lily P - Panda - Peace Lily (aka Mauna Loa Peace Lily) - Philodendron Pertusum - Plumosa Fern - Precatory Bean Q - Queensland Nut R - Red Emerald - Red Lily - Red-Margined Dracaena (aka Straight-Margined Dracaena) - Red Princess - Rhododendron - Ribbon Plant (Dracaena sanderiana) - Rubrum Lily S - Saddle Leaf Philodendron - Sago Palm - Satin Pothos - Schefflera - Spotted Dumb Cane - Stargazer Lily - Striped Dracaena - Sweetheart Ivy - Swiss Cheese Plant T - Taro Vine - Tiger Lily - Tomato Plant - Tree Philodendron - Tropic Snow Dumbcane - Tulip V - Variable Dieffenbachia - Variegated Philodendron W - Warneckei Dracaena - Wood Lily Y - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - Yew (aka Japanese Yew) - Yucca
4. Here is a link to the ASPCA's poison control web page. It's full of good info including lists of what NOT to have in your home/garden. As a kid, I had a doberman who would steal strawberries and tomatoes out of the garden. Couldn't help but giggle when she would go out then come back in dripping with red juice...lol. My current dobie loves having a treat of fresh-from-the-garden cherry tomatoes, but doesn't steal...he asks...lol.