Worldly Wednesday Prompt | October 15, 2025

A handful of “poison gardens” around the world are home to dozens of toxic plant species. Some poison gardens, like The Alnwick Garden in England, welcome public tours — as long as visitors follow the strict rules!

Monkshood is just one of hundreds of species on display at the Alnwick Poison Garden. This vibrant purple plant contains aconitine, a potent toxin that acts on the heart and nerves.

For a peek inside the garden, watch the 5-minute clip above!

Prompt: Create something today inspired by the Poison Garden. Use one as a setting in a story, sketch or paint a poisonous plant — the world is your oyster!