About Soil
1. You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die. Fortunately, that old saying does not apply to
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Gardening Science
About Plant Senses
1. What you already knew. As a plant person, you already know that plants have senses, many beyond our ken.
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COVID 19 Myths
1. Garlic. There is no evidence that eating raw garlic will kill the virus. Garlic does have some antimicrobial properties
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Are Plants Smart?
As a plant person, you already know that plants have sensitivities, many beyond our understanding. But are plants smart? You
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Garden After Dark
As day wanes, tired gardeners reluctantly head indoors, anxious for the dawn so they can continue to indulge their passion.
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How Trees Communicate
By Dorothy Dobbie Literature and myth abound with stories about trees talking to people and people talking to trees. Many
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Cleaning Up the Earth with Trees
It is well known now that trees clean the air, removing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxygen in
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What Makes Leaves Turn Colour?
In recent days, the leaves have been turning a rich bright gold with flashes of crimson colour here and there.
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Happy Gardeners? It’s in the Soil
You know how gardening improves your mood? Now there may be a scientific explanation for it. Soil makes you happy.
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The Secrets of NPK: Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium
Trace elements for plant health Iron: Promotes healthy foliage, contributing to their rich green colour. Lack of iron is exhibited
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