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FAMILY FEATURES – Savory desserts are a holiday staple, and the exciting, appetizing allure of new recipes can help elevate seasonal gatherings and create sweet memories. With nearly endless options for celebrating the season, adding a plant-based twist to traditional recipes offers everyone the opportunity to …

PAJARO — Nearly 100 community members gathered at Pajaro Middle School Saturday morning to plant 50 new trees, from oaks to magnolias, on the school’s campus for the Plant a Tree for Pajaro event. The effort was spurred by the Watsonville Wetlands Watch and is part of the larger community …

RADNOR — Radnor officials this week approved a resolution to be recognized as Bird Town through the Pennsylvania Audubon Council. Speaking at the Board of Commissioners meeting, Phil Witmer, Vice President of Bird Town, Pennsylvania, said, “We hope you will approve the new resolution, and we wanted to thank you …

Photo: istockphoto.com Pitcher plants are carnivorous, which eliminates their need for plant food. Tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp.) are most often grown as houseplants, while hardier species, such as the pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea), die dormant during the winter. The latter should be grown in a bog garden or in …

In science, zoomed-in and zoomed-out viewing angles are essential for gaining accurate understanding and perspective – studying the details of molecular interactions as well as global population dynamics is equally important. The same can be said for climate change. Mapping the territory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the ground …

English Plant lover Michelle Reed recalled a seller selling a trendy monstera plant for a surprising $4,000 on eBay. For her, this was when San Francisco’s appetite for rare plants became obsessive. Reed, owner of the Roots plant store in San Francisco for more than a decade, found herself asking …

This summer, entrepreneur Scott Lively opened Plants to Food, a new co-manufacturing plant in Lincoln, RI, dedicated to producing a variety of meat- and dairy-free packaged foods. “I think there is no doubt that we will be the largest plant-based food maker in the United States” What makes Plants to …

Put another “W” on the board for US Renewable Energy. According to the US Energy Information Administration, natural gas-fired power plants are expected to supply 38% of the country’s electricity in 2022. Although nearly 6,900 net megawatts of capacity will be added this year, natural gas is expected to account …

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Bever Neighborhood Association planted 200 oak saplings near Zoo Hill Pavilion in Bever Park on Saturday morning. The effort was part of Cedar Rapids’ plan to restore the urban canopy after the 2020 Derecho. That work included planting seedlings in gravel beds, which city …

When Francis Mutuku settled 35 years ago in Marungu, Taita-Taveta County, southeastern Kenya, he had no worries about how he was going to feed himself or a future family. . At the time, the rains came on time and he harvested about 60 sacks of maize and 20 sacks of …

The versatility of TerraGrow Liquid allows growers to not only treat tissue to improve plant vigor and increase stress tolerance when used as a foliar spray, it also establishes beneficial microbes to improve nutrient availability. when applied to the ground. TerraGrow Liquid may also be beneficial for seed treatments and …

A group of feed grain and DDGS buyers from South Korea visited Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) Before and after Export Exchange 2022 last week, international trade teams comprised of agricultural importers, government officials and agribusiness executives had the opportunity to visit farms, ethanol plants and export facilities in the …

Regulatory news: Air Liquide (Paris:AI) announces the construction of three plants in Taiwan to supply, under long-term contracts, two of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers with large volumes of very high purity industrial gases for their peak fabs. Air Liquide Far Eastern, a joint venture between Air Liquide and Far …

Through an online article by Dr. Andrew Weil, I learned about a particular type of green tea called gyokuro. Its name means “jade dew”, which refers to the dark green color of the leaves. bit.ly/3ewMPqB. There are many types of tea. According to the University of Pittsburgh, there are three …

“I’m struggling with a very immature program. He is now stuck in this constipation mode. By Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today Dozens of licensed growers have around 80,000 growing marijuana plants. About 1,100 patients have registered for medical marijuana and 96 doctors or nurse practitioners are working to certify them. Small …

Zhanao Deng, Fred Gmitter and a team of researchers from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have successfully identified the CsDMR6 gene, which impacts a citrus tree’s response to the citrus canker pathogen. By editing the CsDMR6 gene in the plant’s DNA to interfere with its …

As a child, Akshay Bhatnagar, originally from Bareilly, helped his grandfather in the garden. He always wanted to have a garden for himself but after leaving home for studies and a job, this dream remained unfulfilled. When he moved to Indirapuram with his wife, all Akshay could think of was …

Alysha Witwicki | Special for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel What is old becomes new again. This is the case with the kokedama, a centuries-old form of Japanese garden that translates to foam ball. The local public discovers this form of art using plants and flowers. “It’s like living art in …

A frost warning has been issued for the City of London with temperatures expected to drop near freezing overnight. The change in temperature also means a risk for plants and crops. Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for several regions in Ontario, warning that frost could damage plants. …

Pillager High School has partnered with Camp Ripley and Great River Greening to provide aquatic biology students with a day of hands-on learning outside of the classroom. Students participated in digging, planting and spreading mulch to help improve their environment. Great River Greening is the newest member of the Camp …

Saudi utility developer ACWA Power has signed deals to set up a water desalination facility and a natural gas-fired power plant in Senegal. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements, signed with both the National Water Company of Senegal (SONES) and the National Electricity Company of Senegal (SENELEC), relate to the …

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – City and state leaders are touting a number of improvements to Jackson’s main water treatment facility. On Friday, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced that crews had “completed work on the newly installed Raw Water Pump 4,” which will allow the facility to produce an …

The filtration system at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore County now meets federal and state environmental regulations, officials said Wednesday. Photo by Josh Kurtz. The state of Maryland and local governments in the Baltimore area have spent about $1 billion on the Back River and Patapsco wastewater …

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The book “Role of Chitosan and Chitosan-Based Nanomaterials in Plant Sciences. Nanomaterial-Plant Interactions” from Elsevier Science and Technology has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Role of chitosan and chitosan-based nanomaterials in plant science explores the physiological, morphological, biochemical and molecular regulation of chitosan and chitosan-based nanoparticles in plants …

Tribune press service Shiv Kumar Sharma Yamounanagar, September 18 The owners of several screening mills, which do not actually exist or have been idle for a long time in Yamunanagar district, allegedly showed fake sales and purchases of mining equipment. The record of these bogus transactions is created …

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A water plant that state leaders have called a “workhorse” for its performance during Jackson’s water crisis nearly failed this summer after city officials couldn’t agree on how to pay for the extra process chemicals needed to make it work. Emails obtained by WLBT show that …

With the behavior and aesthetics of a large Instant Pot, the LetPot LPH-Max handles a different aspect of your food preparation process – the actual cultivation! Discover the LetPot LPH-Max, a table planter that facilitates the installation of a vegetable garden. Designed to make gardening easier for even the most …

Vegetable gardeners spend a lot of time thinking about conditions that affect successful plant growth, such as rainfall, sun, and temperature. But they often neglect the soil, where plants get the nutrients they need to grow. Soil pH determines the availability of these nutrients; So, for plants to thrive, you …

Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Sept 9 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden traveled election year to a majority Republican part of Ohio on Friday for the grand opening of a semiconductor factory he presented as proof that his economic policy was working. But …

Another manufacturing plant is coming to Seguin – the latest stop on the Central Texas city’s journey to becoming an industrial powerhouse. Seguin officials said Wednesday that Japanese manufacturer Maruichi Stainless Tube Texas Corp. is building a $75 million plant that will pump steel tubing and employ 106 workers within …

Outstanding Mississippi Native Plants for Fall Planting Projects Posted at 1:02 p.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022 By Patricia Drackett Director of the Crosby Arboretum and Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture Extension in the Extension Service at Mississippi State University. Fingers crossed that cooler temperatures make an appearance before too …

Across the state, people are taking action to save vulnerable species from extinction. Here’s what you can do. By Jennifer Bjorhus and Greg Stanley Tribune of stars September 3, 2022 — 4:40 p.m. Across the state, Minnesotans are witnessing what scientists call Earth’s sixth mass extinction — and the first …

Ukrainian soldiers stand on a tank on the frontline in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on August 19. (Anatoli Stepanov/AFP/Getty Images) As part of the preparation for the current Ukrainian counteroffensive, the United States urged Kyiv to keep the operation limited in both its objectives and its geography to avoid …

Published on August 30, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Notorious BIG was in the park. Three women, who named themselves after the late rapper, were one of the bands at the second annual Plant Fest at Kennedy Park in Lansford on Saturday. The fun trio wore T-shirts with their organization – …

Claire Roper, industry expert and World Plant Expo Advisor, explores the latest trends that will be exhibited at the show and projects itself into the future of the plant sector. The current landscape With more than a quarter of Britons aiming to reduce their meat consumption, the plant-based food market …

Chris McKeown | Special for Cincinnati Enquirer We are approaching the fall planting season. As fall approaches, I like to remind people that fall is the best planting season of the year. September, October and November are better months for planting than March, April and May. I’ll give you the …

Plants provide both environmental barriers and benefits Posted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022 As the houses are built closer to each other, it is often difficult to find privacy. But homeowners can plant shrubs that will quickly become a barrier screen to block neighbors or a busy …

An employee works among solar panels at the Bemol Solar factory outside Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil August 23, 2021. Picture taken August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Bruno Kelly Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Energy infrastructure company Orion-E has reached a deal with …

OA light flickers on the horizon – a luminous mirage that attracts me. As I approach, the vision does not stop but intensifies as, up close, the cotton grass keeps its promise. Dozens of glowing seed heads sway with the breeze, illuminating the dark bog. Sometimes called ghost grass, it’s …

Fears of an imminent attack on a nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine prompted residents of the region to flee on Friday, reports The Washington Post. Why is this important: Repeated warnings from Ukrainian and Russian officials indicate that a potential attack is planned for the Zaporizhzhia station, which could …

Animal anthropomorphism is alive and well in many of our gardens – in the plants! There is a veritable zoo of plants named after animals. This concept did not escape the beloved classical poet and author Ogden Nash who wrote a book on the subject – “The Animal Garden”, which …

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The days are getting shorter, the hardy hibiscuses are blooming and the first leaves are changing color signal the beginning of the end of another glorious northeast Ohio summer. Your vegetable garden may produce more food than you can eat at this time of year, and canning, …

Milkweed is the host plant for monarch butterflies. It is the only plant they lay eggs on and it is the only food source for their larval/caterpillar form. “Without milkweed, the larva could not develop into a butterfly,” says the US Forest Service. Monarchs can thrive with different types of …

(WFSB) – A beautiful weekend awaits the state, as well as great events for families. Here’s Family Friday for the weekend of August 12. First, a special movie event taking place on Friday night under the moonlight in Mansfield. The Mansfield Town Center Partnership is hosting the free event in …

Want to know which houseplants are toxic to dogs? There are many popular houseplants that are toxic to dogs. As a dog owner, you need to know which houseplants are toxic to dogs to keep your dog safe. That doesn’t mean you can’t have these houseplants at home, you just …

Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Generator 4 at New Ulm Power Station is one of the generators in the New Ulm power generation system. It’s next in line for a 10-year revamp. NEW ULM — The Power Distribution Plant offers a unique advantage to New Ulm. …

Last week, Rocky’s Brooklyn Basin, the outdoor waterfront venue adjacent to Rocky’s Market, announced it would close on August 31. The popular venue has become a hub for musicians struggling to find safe places to perform during the pandemic. The Oakland Symphony even held a series of free concerts in …

Police use a Kubota tractor to destroy cannabis during a raid in the Eagle Point area last week. [JCSO photo] EAGLE POINT — Police seized 11,182 plants and more than 1,300 pounds of processed cannabis last week in two separate, unrelated raids in the Eagle Point area. The Illegal Marijuana …

ELGIN — A spill of toxic chemicals from a factory in Kershaw County led to the evacuation of residents and the closure of a major highway for four hours on July 27. Local fire crews and hazmat crews worked to contain the nitric acid leak at the WeylChem plant while …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Life can get in the way of gardening, especially in the spring. Graduations, kids sports, house maintenance, maybe a bout of Covid, and the next thing you know it’s July. Everyone harvests more tomatoes and zucchini than they know what to do with, and all you have …

JoAnne Skelly: Fact or Fiction: Cinnamon Helps Your Plants | Serving Carson City for over 150 years JoAnne Skelly By Joanne Skelly Sunday July 24, 2022 Recently I read something about cinnamon powder and its possible uses as a pest repellent, fungicide, etc.Gardeningknowhow.com had an article that claimed cinnamon could …

I am Groot may not be the next Avengers-level adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but at least it looks downright adorable in its first trailer, which was revealed during the animation panel of Marvel Studios at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. This fun collection of five stars from the …

The traditional British garden is under threat from extreme heat, the Royal Horticultural Society has said, as it launches an investigation to examine the damage caused by this week’s heat wave. It is likely that in the future delicate flowers such as roses and poppies will have to be replaced …

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is positioning himself and his state as a national leader on climate issues amid speculation he could run for the White House in 2024. Newsom, even as the Biden administration is increasingly blocked by the Supreme Court and Sen. Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), hopes to show …

You might find yourself reaching for a painkiller for a headache, and it seems plants do something similar: when stressed by the dangers around them, plants are able to produce their own aspirin. A new study takes a closer look at this particular self-defense mechanism in plants and how the …

UZBEKISTAN, July 14 – After the first day of events within the framework of the state visit, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in the presence of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, planted a tree on the driveway honored guests at the Kuksaroy Residence. This good …

Just as we take aspirin to relieve a severe headache, plants also have their own form of medicine that helps in times of stress. Known as salicylic acid, this organic compound is naturally produced when plants encounter things like drought and heat, and a new study shows how this process …

People are becoming “disconnected from the botanical world” at a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, warns a group of researchers. In a scientific article published today (07/11) in the journal Ecology and Evolution, they say the problem has been exacerbated by schools and universities across the …

CLAIM Plants such as pennyroyal, blue and black cohosh, or mugwort are an effective alternative method of abortion DETAILS Inadequate support: There is no scientific evidence to support claims that so-called abortifacient plants such as pennyroyal, mugwort, rue and black cohosh are safe and effective in inducing abortion. Abortion, if …

A day in late June, when all the plants are green and leafy, is about the best time to assess a public space. Admittedly, I was sitting in the public area of ​​Stadium Village on Washington Avenue – between the tracks near the Green Line station – on a Sunday, …

A giant water lily grown at Kew Gardens has been designated as new to science, in the first such discovery in over a century. Garden scientists in south-west London have suspected for decades that there may be a third species of giant water lily and worked with researchers at its …

Chris Hubbuch | Wisconsin State Journal As they launch a new legal challenge, environmental groups prepare a federal review that a planned natural gas power plant in Superior would reduce greenhouse gas emissions despite pumping millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. The La Crosse-based Dairyland …

After last year’s record rainfall, it’s hard to believe that this year we’re getting virtually no rain. Watering my poor wilted plants this morning, I remembered that I hadn’t had to get out my garden hose last year. Looking at historical weather data, this is not abnormal. Like many other …

Disney Dreamlight Valley, Gameloft’s free-to-play farm life simulation, will launch as an early access game on September 6. , but it will also be available on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch platforms. The game allows each player to create a character and live as the titular Valley dweller, where, rather than …

Summer is the perfect time for houseplants, but it’s also the time when they need the most attention. With people who want to travel in the summer and enjoy the sun, having plants that need constant care isn’t exactly ideal. Indoor plants provide several benefits, including improving mood and purifying …

PORTLAND, Texas, June 24 (Reuters) – Cheniere, the largest U.S. exporter of liquefied natural gas, boasts that it is helping “improve local air quality in communities around the world” because cleaner fuel than it ships replaces coal in power plants. But in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, where fuel is …

FRANKFURT, June 22 (Reuters) – All domestic energy sources, including nuclear power, are under consideration as Germany seeks to fuel its economy and stave off a recession seen as likely if supply in Russian gas stops completely. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to end the use of nuclear power after …

As the world continues to battle COVID-19, the threat of infectious diseases has never been more apparent. The next devastating pandemic could hit plants. Agricultural pathogens are evolving and spreading at a disturbing rate – and the COVID pandemic offers important lessons about how we need to prepare for it. …

Bruce Willis showered his wife Emma Heming with affection on Saturday morning as she rang in her 44th birthday. The 67-year-old movie star, who retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, could be seen on Emma’s Insta Stories that day. He wrapped his arms around his wife and planted …

If you’re looking for ways to bring the outdoors indoors, why not try growing indoor plants? There are many beautiful trees and plants that can thrive in an indoor space. This article will discuss some of the best options for indoor gardening. Whether you have a green thumb or not, …

By jake@stormlake.com | on June 14, 2022 Tom Cullen | Storm Lake Times Pilot Little Sioux corn processors in Marcus and Quad County corn processors in Galva received a combined $10.1 million in assistance from a CARES Act program for ethanol producers. The money was allocated by USDA Rural Development …

Indonesia continues to entice Tesla with a proposed electric vehicle factory with an annual production capacity of 500,000 cars. Last Thursday, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan said the government had suggested that Tesla build a factory near Batang Regency in Central Java Province where it could …

This undated image provided by Robin Silver shows the Arizona Eryngo near Sierra Vista, Arizona. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has placed the rare wetland plant on the federal endangered species list. Credit: Robin Silver via AP A rare plant that depends on wetlands for its survival is now …

HOUSTON, June 9 (Reuters) – Freeport LNG, operator of one of the largest U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants, will shut down for at least three weeks following an explosion at its plant in Gulf Coast of Texas, increasing the risk of shortages especially in Europe. Freeport LNG, which …

An artificial lake of a hydroelectric power station on the Drina River covered with 4,000 cubic meters of waste brought by water from the neighboring state of Montenegro in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 04 January 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE/FEHIM HALF Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the …

The Maine Audubon Society will hold its annual Native Plant Festival and Sale on Saturday for the first time since 2019, but staff – including new Bringing Nature Home manager Andrew Tufts – hope people will show more interest in the festival than in the sale. It’s not that Maine …

By NewsLine Staffmail@floridanewsline.com On April 1, 2022, the plan came to fruition when native plants were installed in the Ricky Road neighborhood park of Garden Homes of Lake Mandarin. The city of Jacksonville planted oak trees in the neighborhood with a matching grant program decades ago. Then, in March 2021, …

Germany is on the path to climate neutrality and aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 65% ​​by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Biogas plants play an important role in defossilization: bacteria from these plants break down biomass in the absence of oxygen to form biogas which, on average, includes …

A view of the Shard and the London Eye with the city skyline in London, Britain April 25, 2021. REUTERS/Yann Tessier/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) – The British government has said some coal-fired power stations due to close later this …

Suzanne Hale leads a group from Swampscott Conservancy as they plant a microforest at the intersection of Walker and Paradise roads on Tuesday. (Spenser Hasak) You have 4 free items left this month. SWAMPSCOTT – Conservancy volunteers have finished planting nearly 600 seedlings that will grow into a microforest at …

Camille Phelps Plant trends come and go, as do hemming and hairstyles and, being the gateway to the horticultural world, the Chelsea Flower Show is the place to see the hottest plants and designer picks that will influence what you’ll see in garden centers and online plant stores this summer …

A general view of the WINGAS gas storage facility near the northern German town of Rehden January 7, 2009. REUTERS/Christian Charisius/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BERLIN, May 24 (Reuters) – Germany plans to use coal-fired power plants that would have been shut down this …

Nods WineryTime to raise a glass to Acquiesce Vineyards and its owner/winemaker! Susan Tipton has just been named Best Winemaker at the International Women’s Wine Competition. 1 hour ago The Plant Lady, 9 a.m. pt. 2 – 22/05The Lady of Plants is back!! 1 hour ago The Plant Lady, 9 …

MARTIN P. ROBINSON (puppeteer) Howard later told me that when he presented the challenges of the script – the need for a factory that would start small and grow in increments, as well as talk, sing and take over the stage and then the world – the most people he …

In nature, things are often connected in surprising ways, according to the book “Still Waters”. Bass affects the amount of fruit that grows on plants around the ponds in which they live. To find out more about this, I spoke to “Still Waters” author Curt Stanger. “There are very close …

Ukraine’s joint forces task force said 20 civilians were killed in Russian shelling in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey “cannot say ‘yes'” to NATO bids from Finland and Sweden. A dozen buses apparently carrying Ukrainian fighters left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, …

Members of the North Minneapolis community spent their Saturday morning planting a garden on a street corner notorious for crime. The corner of Lyndale and Broadway is known as a place of pain and violence. The community hopes to plant a new seed to bring peace to the Northside. “We …

A view of the main entrance to the General Motors pickup truck plant as workers vote to elect a new union as part of labor reform that underpins a new trade deal with Canada and the United States United, in Silao, Mexico, February 1, 2022. REUTERS / Sergio Maldonado Join …

KAHANA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Heavy equipment pushed sand from one end of the beach to the other in front of the village of Kahana in West Maui Monday morning. The work involves restoring a dune that is deteriorating due to erosion and endangering the beach and the surrounding buildings. “There is …

ACHIEVING the garden of your dreams can take years. So there is nothing more frustrating than when pests such as slugs and snails arrive and ruin your lovely plants and flowers. 1 Gardening expert Louise Findlay-Wilson shared five steps to help get rid of pests. Pictured, stock imageCredit: Getty But …

EELECTRICITY HAS is becoming increasingly rare in India. In a recent survey, two-thirds of households said they had experienced regular power outages. Residents of some rural areas in northern states report receiving only a few hours of electricity per day. The shortage has even reached uptown areas of Delhi, the …

After getting off the buses, the evacuees headed to tents that the Ukrainian government has set up to help them on the next part of their journey. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his late night address on Tuesday that 156 people arrived in Zaporizhzhia from the plant and around …

Adam Rollins, Editor The Warren County Citizens Planning and Zoning Board has approved a conditional use permit for a beef processing facility just west of Foristell, giving American Foods Group (AFG) the green light to moving forward with the construction of a proposed 500,000 square foot facility. The planning board …

I I begin a long farewell: by the end of the year, I will have left this garden and I will start again on Welsh soil. I dream of having a garden that wraps around a house, but in truth I think I gain every four meters, including several in …

A recent segment on Fox News hosted by Tucker Carlson has fueled rumors circulating the internet that an unusually high number of fires have broken out at US food processing plants in recent months, a claim that was denied this week by fact checker Snopes. Social media users and a …

With the full return of in-person classes, internship applications, and the anticipation of final exams looming on the horizon, many students have become accustomed to self-care being left behind. How can students fight against this? One way is to beautify their space with plants. By cultivating a living space that …

Melissa Gabrielsen of Plants and Clay recently started leading interactive pottery workshops. (Credit: Tara Smith) If you’re looking for a way to fill the creative void, a local craftsman is here to help. Melissa Gabrielsen, who runs Plants and Clay, recently started hosting workshops away from home to share one …

Hello dear gardening friends! Our wait is finally over, spring is blooming all around us. Azaleas, daffodils and many other spring plants are blooming. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of our wonderful scenery here in Southeast Texas and step out into your own backyard to create your …

It’s not just pollen on a spring breeze. Just as some human viruses spread when humans reproduce, plant viruses can use pollen to move from flower to flower. A study in Nature Communication shows how abundant pollen-borne viruses are and suggests that human activity may help them spread. University of …

GATE CITY — The Scott County Community Garden has emerged in Gate City as a budding perennial ready to invite residents to partake in the joys of gardening. “We’re doing this to empower people to grow vegetables, learn and be healthier,” said project co-director Brent Virts. Many varieties of fruits …

I follow more than a few pages of plants and pictures on social media, and it’s always interesting to see people get poetic about some of our most aggressive invasive plants. Often they (people) are transplanted to the area and these plants are not a problem where they come from, …

MEDIA ADVISORY – For photos, videos, quotes and other reference material, see go.ncsu.edu/psi-media-kit. On April 12, 2022, NC State University officials and stakeholders will open the NC State University Plant Science Building. The dedication event is free and open to the public, media, and the NC State campus community. For …

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The Callery pear tree, which was once considered an ornamental and easy-care tree, is now on a list of invasive plants that will not be allowed to be planted in Ohio starting in January 2023. This is the strange case of the Callery pear tree – Dr. …

Hester has served as president of LM Manufacturing since 2019 and has spent the past two decades in the C-suite of supply and logistics provider Global Automotive Alliance. He will own a 51% stake in LAN Manufacturing and oversee operations, while Magna will fund the $18 million construction of the …

April is when our gardens show their best. Bulbs are blooming, annuals are showing, native plants are lush and green, and summer vegetable seedlings promise future abundance. Gardens around you Observe the hills. Native plants such as the California lilac (Ceanothe), Climbing penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia), poppy (Dendromecon rigida), Cleveland sage …

ROCKINGHAM — A small garden of blue and purple pinwheels was planted outside the Speckled Paw at IncSpace on Monday afternoon in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Richmond County Partnership for Children, which leases space in the building, had a few helping hands with several children — and …

Spring has arrived in the UK with brighter days and hours of sunshine providing perfect growing conditions for young plants. With the new season in full swing, there’s a range of vibrant flowers and tasty fruits that can be planted now to spruce up your garden, but what should you …

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – India on Tuesday signed an agreement to set up hybrid power projects on the northern islands of Sri Lanka in a deal seen as a strategic victory in its competition with China for influence in Indian Ocean. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who was visiting Colombo, …

While the war in Ukraine has triggered a wide range of economic sanctions against Russia and its energy-related exports such as oil and natural gas, similar barriers do not currently extend to fuel used in nuclear power plants. . Russia is a major player in this global supply chain, and …