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Mosses and ferns offer hope against plant disease
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Science Daily reports, "Mosses, liverworts, ferns and algae may offer an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease."
New research shows unintended harms of organic farming.
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Phys.org reports, "...a new study published in Science on Thursday finds that expanding organic cropland can lead to increased pesticide use in surrounding non-organic fields, offsetting some environmental benefits."
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Avoid these plants to avoid Japanese Beetle infestations.
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Here’s a list of the best and worst plants to grow when dealing with Japanese beetles.
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Do this to keep birds out of your garden.
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Why would you want to keep birds out of your garden? They can wreak havoc, that's why. House Digest tell us what to do to repel them.
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Will your fruit fly infestations become a thing of the past?
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Phys.org reports, "Mediterranean fruit flies, an agricultural pest, have been modified in a lab experiment so more males are born than females, reducing their numbers.
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