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Tomatoes and Turnips Are Big Winners During COVID Lockdown
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According to the Associated Press, gardeners stuck at home during lockdowns are turning to tomatoes and turnips for their gardens. The tomato is no surprise. But turnips?
Twenty-Five Incredible Benefits of Gardening
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An article was recently submitted to me by our friends at Happy DIY Home. I think you'll enjoy reading it. It'll make you feel good about yourself as you go about your gardening chores.
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Furry Puss Caterpillar - Cute But Dangerous
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It's oh-so-cute, but oh-so-dangerous - the Southern Flannel moth (Megalopyge opercularis), especially in its caterpillar form. The caterpillar looks kind of like a little pussycat, but it is not to be touched. The soft hair hides venomous spines.
Nootkatone Is Now Registered By The EPA
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces, "A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents."
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Teaching Little Explorers - Creating Teachable Moments For Children
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I'm always looking for great ideas to enhance our learning, and I found some to share with you. The National Gardening Association offers some printable downloads for Fall Nature Scavenger Hunts. There's one for younger children, and one for older kids. They're very colorful and the illustrations make them easy to follow.