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Zucchini seeds: Grandma’s simple trick for a plentiful harvest
Gareth Whitfield
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Many hobby gardeners despair over their zucchini seeds every spring – while overlooking a simple trick from Grandma’s day. Anyone...
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Why Salvia Sage Is Replacing Lavender in Modern Gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners automatically reach for lavender when they want borders that are dry, sunny and reasonably low-maintenance. Professional garden...
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Clean a Rusty Barbecue Grate with Washing Soda and a Bin Bag
Gareth Whitfield
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When spring arrives, many people bring their gas or charcoal barbecue out of the garage or shed – only to...
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Pregnant Porbeagle Shark Eaten by a Larger Shark Near Bermuda
Gareth Whitfield
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Scientific sleuthing has revealed a deeply disturbing case of shark-on-shark predation in the waters around Bermuda. A pregnant porbeagle was...
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What Does It Mean to Hear Birds Singing in the Garden?
Gareth Whitfield
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Hearing birds singing near your home during the day may suggest that nearby trees, shrubs and other green spaces provide...
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Houseplants for Cleaner Air and a Better Atmosphere at Home
Gareth Whitfield
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An inconspicuous houseplant can achieve remarkable things here. Between furniture, technology and cleaning products, our homes accumulate a cocktail of...
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Horned Serpent May Depict a Dicynodont Fossil in South African Rock Art
Gareth Whitfield
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Indigenous communities in southern Africa may have portrayed creatures that had been extinct for 260 million years before Western archaeologists...
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Can a neighbour refuse to render your side of a boundary wall?
Gareth Whitfield
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Can they legally do that? Anyone who owns a house with a garden will recognise the situation: as soon as...
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Human-Dog Brain Synchronisation Reveals a Deeper Bond
Gareth Whitfield
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If you have ever looked into a dog’s large, soulful eyes and felt connected, you may have experienced a brief...
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What to Plant in March for a Colourful, Productive Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Between the final night frosts and the first genuinely mild days, the foundations are laid for how colourful, productive and...
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Octopuses Join Fish in Multi-Species Hunting Parties
Gareth Whitfield
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Although solitary octopuses seem to enjoy joining mixed-species hunting parties, they are not typically known for seeking out members of...
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How to Use Banana Peel as Homemade Fertiliser for Plants
Gareth Whitfield
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Home growing becomes more productive when everyday natural resources are used to provide essential nutrients for cultivated species. By placing...
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How to Grow Lavender for a Relaxing Garden at Home
Gareth Whitfield
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Creating a beautiful, restful area at home is the ambition of anyone seeking everyday tranquillity. You can achieve this quickly...
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Plants That Love Strong Sunshine: The Best Choices and Care
Gareth Whitfield
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In many parts of Brazil, intense sunshine for much of the year is a fact of life. In these conditions,...
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How to water a snake plant correctly and avoid common mistakes
Gareth Whitfield
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The snake plant has become a familiar choice in homes and offices because it is regarded as hardy and easy...
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Clethra: the fragrant shrub for summer evenings
Gareth Whitfield
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Turning an outdoor area into a relaxing retreat calls for the right selection of ornamental species. An aromatic plant placed...
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How to turn a supermarket bunch of parsley into a thriving plant at home
Gareth Whitfield
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Turning a bunch of parsley bought at the supermarket into a thriving plant at home is one of those straightforward...
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How to Keep Aloe Vera Healthy and Beautiful on Your Flat Balcony
Gareth Whitfield
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Keeping a beautiful, thriving aloe on a balcony requires an understanding of how this species grows in confined conditions. The...
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How to Grow Hardy Rosemary in Your Home Herb Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Keeping a fresh herb within easy reach can turn any home-cooked recipe into a distinctive culinary experience. If you want...
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Low-Light Plants for Houses and Flats
Gareth Whitfield
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Keeping plants in dimly lit indoor spaces is no longer a challenge reserved for gardening specialists. Today, species suited to...
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Why a Passion Flower Vine Flowers but Produces Few Fruits
Gareth Whitfield
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If you grow a passion flower vine, you may encounter an unusual situation: the plant grows strongly, develops plenty of...
