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Don’t wait for winter. From pansies to fenugreek, 7 plants to grow now for a thriving seasonal gardenGrowing the right plants before winter arrives can help create a productive and colourful seasonal garden. Spinach, coriander, fenugreek, p...- NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impactScientists found a large lunar crater from a recent impact event. This massive hole, larger than the Roman Colosseum, was initially undetec...
- In 2023, researchers tested a Vancouver rain garden against a tire-derived toxin; it kept more than 90% from passing through into drainageA Vancouver bioretention cell showed a 95% reduction in 6PPD-quinone mass. Researchers found bioretention cells offer a 10-fold reduction i...
- In 1990, a Vietnamese farmer hiding from storm found a 655-feet-high cave where clouds formed above an underground river while a collapsed roof let in sunlight that fed a 165-feet tall forestA Vietnamese farmer stumbled onto Hang Son Doong in 1990 while sheltering from a storm, though the cave's true scale was only confirmed aft...
- 'Even if it's for a moment': Woman comes home after 6 months and finds something unexpected blooming in her father’s gardenA social media user shared a heartfelt reflection after returning home following almost six months away. Despite limited rains, her father’...
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...
- Mark Ruffalo shares how farm life changed his patenting style after he left city life for a 50-acre farm and grows strawberries and vegetablesMark Ruffalo has chosen to simplify life on his expansive 50-acre property in New York. Looking to minimise clutter and prioritise family t...
- Plant potatoes only 1–2 inches deep, then cover them with 4–6 inches of straw, grass clippings, or newspaper; the method also makes tubers easier to harvestPlanting potatoes just beneath the surface and layering them with straw offers a plethora of advantages. This strategy effectively keeps th...
- Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan grows seasonal vegetables and leafy greens at his Chennai home. How to start an organic terrace vegetable garden for beginners?Actor Sivakarthikeyan has embraced the joys of cultivating a home garden, growing fresh vegetables and leafy greens for his family. This in...
- You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500Terrace gardening is an inventive solution for anyone wanting to cultivate fresh vegetables on a budget. By repurposing old buckets and con...
- Gurgaon officials asked to explain why flooding happens every year, Haryana panel says stuck school buses and blocked ambulances put lives at risk; orders citywide drainage auditHaryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of Gurgaon's recurring waterlogging, calling it a matter of basic human rights ra...
- Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after 1,700 passengers board ship in Vancouver and are left waiting; guests told to leave by midnightRoyal Caribbean had to cancel an Alaska cruise just after 1700 passengers boarded in Vancouver due to unexpected maintenance issues. This c...
- Chicago installed tree tubs and permeable pavement at Navy Pier; it helps capture stormwater while reducing annual pollution by 3 lb of phosphorus, 47 lb of nitrogen and 2 tons of sedimentChicago's Navy Pier showcases an impressive green infrastructure designed for efficient stormwater management. Featuring seventy-seven tree...
- In 2008, 50 Cent helped revive 1 neglected Queens garden with rainwater harvesting. 18 years later, it remains the Curtis Jackson Community Garden and public green spaceThe Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Community Garden in Queens underwent a major transformation beginning in 2007, when the former Baisley Park Co...
- In 2012, New Jersey flagged the Lower Passaic River for oxygen as Newark built 14 stormwater systems. 10 years later, those projects captured 265,845 gallons of runoff yearlyThrough a combination of education and innovative green infrastructure projects, water quality in the Passaic River has seen remarkable imp...
- Zaheer Khan joins Yuvraj Singh as co-owner of Vancouver Anchors in Canada Super 60Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has joined the Vancouver Anchors ownership group. He reunites with his former teammate Yuvraj Singh i...
- In 2004, Iowa listed Easter Lake for murky water. 20 years later, restoration helped it meet water standards and park visits climbed from 500,000 to 1.3 million visitorsEaster Lake in Des Moines was listed as impaired in 2004 because sediment and cloudy water were damaging its quality. Two decades of restor...
- Pamela Anderson grows homegrown roses for beauty treatments in her Vancouver home garden. Actress shares 4 simple gardening tips for beginnersPamela Anderson has turned her seven-acre Vancouver Island property into a thriving kitchen garden, where she grows vegetables, roses and s...
- In 2020, Pamela Anderson left Hollywood and sold her California home to live on her grandmother’s 7-acre property. Now, grows vegetables and shares to churches and charitiesAfter spending years in the glitz of Hollywood, Pamela Anderson has returned to her Vancouver Island home, seeking tranquillity and a fresh...
- Pamela Anderson’s 5,000 sq ft Vancouver garden has wildflowers, herbs and lots of vegetables. Actress shares 1 simple advice for first-time gardeners: ‘Make a lot of mistakes.’Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson's lush 5,000 sq ft garden at her Vancouver residence reflects her lifelong passion for gardening. From an ...
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