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The Annoying Weed That Makes For The Perfect Fertilizer For Your Garden
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House Digest recently reported on this notorious weed.
"Rather than curse their very existence or dump their hacked remains onto your compost pile, where they're liable to spread, why not turn them into a healthy beverage for your plants?"
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Gardeners are fuming about a study that found produce from urban farms has a high carbon footprint
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"The backlash was swift. University of Michigan students organized a rebuttal letter, arguing that narrowly focusing on carbon emissions overlooked the broader environmental harms of industrial-scale farming such as biodiversity loss and water pollution."
Food from urban agriculture has carbon footprint 6 times larger than conventional produce...
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Science Daily reports, "A new University of Michigan-led international study finds that fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce."
Texas Homeowners Perplexed As To Whether New Law Applies To Their HOAs
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The Cool Down reports, "In the wake of new legislation in Texas, some homeowners have been left unsure whether protections apply to them — or whether their HOAs take precedence.
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How Long Will Pumpkins Last After You Harvest Them From The Garden?
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House Digest answers the question. "Carving an epic Halloween pumpkin design with a drill is a fun yearly project. But pumpkins have more to offer than a few days of terrifying scowls.
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