England’s Alnwick Garden was founded in 1750 by the first Duke of Northumberland and is now run by the current Duchess of Northumberland. The 14-acre complex harbours 100 species of toxic plants, including one that acts as an amazing aphrodisiac... right before it knocks you dead.
'I wondered why so many gardens around the world focused on the healing power of plants rather than their ability to kill... I felt that most children I knew would be more interested in hearing how a plant killed, how long it would take you to die if you ate it and how gruesome and painful the death might be.' - Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland
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