A common ingredient in sunscreen, zinc nanoparticles, may help protect rice plants from heat stress, a growing issue caused by climate change. Zinc plays an important role in plant metabolism.…
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Anna
Since 2001, Anna Hassani has been gardening on a rural hilltop in Pennsylvania, sharing her expertise through writing to empower others in becoming better gardeners and leading happier, healthier lives. With over 20 years of gardening, she has transformed her property into a vibrant canvas of flowerbeds, pushing the boundaries of horticulture. Today, Anna leverages her land and skills to continually explore new ideas and projects, enriching her work with a wealth of experiences gained from both rural and suburban gardening.
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Arugga AI Farming, an Israeli startup known for its pollination robots, is set to launch a new technology aimed at improving greenhouse operations: robotic plant-lowering. The company, which has already…
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The Frankfort Tree Board has once again received a $3,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Community Street & Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Forestry & Park…
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A wilting flower might not always signal poor health or neglect. Instead, it could be a natural survival strategy developed over millions of years. Researchers from Macquarie University, along with…
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Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are familiar tools to many growers, though their use varies widely. While some growers regularly incorporate PGRs into their operations, others avoid them for reasons that…
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Millers Meadow in Greenfield to Receive $37K in Native Plants to Combat Climate Change
by Annaby AnnaGreenfield, MA – The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded a grant through its Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program to support climate change adaptation efforts in Greenfield. The funding will be used…
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Buzz Around the Sound: ‘Daffodahlia’ Blooms with Excitement at Cattle and Cut Flowers
by Annaby AnnaEnumclaw Flower Farmer Brings Unique Bloom to Local Market. ENUMCLAW, Wash. — Enumclaw’s own flower farmer, Kelsey Hall, is gearing up for her annual seed and dahlia tuber sales, sharing…
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Not all invasive weeds present themselves with a rough, unkempt appearance; some arrive adorned with stunning purple flowers that can outshine your prized perennials. Unfortunately, these beautiful blooms often disguise…
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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — As temperatures begin to drop, Smith’s Gardentown is reminding residents to take precautions with their plants that may be vulnerable to the cold. Michael Fiore, president…
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Clearfield Students Plant Tulips in Support of Red Ribbon Week. CLEARFIELD — Last Thursday, twenty-six members of the 5th and 6th grade student council from Clearfield Area Elementary School took…