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Mistletoe is not a houseplant per se, yet it is a plant in the house at Christmas. The white berries, which tend to fall to the ground as the plants dry out, are toxic. English ivy is a plant that is grown both indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, the leaves of this plant are toxic also. I don’t like to cast a somber cloud over these houseplants, but it is important to know which are toxic so as to keep them beyond the inquisitive reach of very young hands. If a child does manage to ingest a plant, save part of the plant for positive identification, and then call a poison control application which includes a paragraph on who or what was most influential in your commitment to intended major, how this scholarship would impact your future goals, and post college graduation plans. Applications are available at the Agawam High School Guidance office or online at agawamgardenclub.com Documents should be mailed to Denise Carmody, Secretary, Agawam Garden Club, 40 Primrose Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 by April 1.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Garden Club scholarship

The West Springfield Garden Club has announced that two $1,000 scholarships are available to qualifying high school senior students during the spring of 2023. Applicants must be a resident of West Springfield and be a current student with a minimum “B”

Westhampton

Frank T. Jurkowski, Kathy A. Jurkowski and Kathy A. Lukes to Kilean Jurkowski and Kara Wolf, 94 Easthampton Road, $100.

WILBRAHAM

Hazel Zebian to Double R En- center (800-222-1222), or go to www.poison.org. It’s not always advisable to induce vomiting, as this can further spread irritating materials. Now, why does an otherwise friendly looking philodendron have to strike a menacing chord with a toxin in its leaves? Inside our homes, over watering or under watering probably is the major threat to any houseplant’s existence. But out in the jungle, a philodendron needs some way to ward off a big gorilla who might find the leaves an appetizing salad. In this case, a burning, swollen mouth is a good deterrent. Any gardening questions? Email garden@leereich.com and I’ll try answering them. Visit my garden at www. leereich.com/blog. average or better in science related courses. They must submit a written 1-page document which demonstrates their plans for after high school graduation in any of the below-mentioned fields and how the grant will assist in their career choice. terprises LLC, 8 Delmor Circle, $430,000.

Scholarships are available for students with a focus of study in one or more of the following areas: horticulture, agriculture, ecology, botany, environmental studies, landscape design or forestry.

Eligible candidates will submit their completed application and written entry to the WSHS Guidance Office by April 14. Please pick up instructions & application forms from the WSHS Guidance Department.

The successful candidates will be notified via mail in mid-May.

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Williamsburg

Donald P. Dextraze, Gary V. Galvagni, Robert Gover, Robert Govert and James O. Frenier to Adin Maynard and Llama Maynard, 61 Adams Road, $10,000.