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Coke Flat?
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Are you one of those who reaches for a carbonated beverage when you're hot and tired after working in the garden? Consider the fact that carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere with each pop of the can or opened bottle.
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- Tags: climate change, ecology
Yes, but not in my backyard.
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Lithium is a key resource for batteries and it's obtained by mining. That's not so much of a problem until mining is proposed nearby.
A "miracle plant" has been rediscovered
Posted by John Marshall on
The Daily Mail reports that a 'Miracle plant' used by ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians as 'cure-all' remedy is rediscovered after scientists thought it was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago."
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Plant tasty treats in your yard for migratory birds
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Because many southbound migratory birds switch their diets from insects to berries and seeds, landscaping your property with suitable plants can be a boon for them.
Could murder hornets become an invasive species?
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
reported in Newsmax that "the first nest of 'murder hornets' discovered in the United States...contained about 200 queens that were capable of producing larvae." The hornets were discovered a couple of years ago in Washington State. Could they become an invasive species?
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