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In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the varietyA Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman...- Chiranjeevi grows bottle gourds, leafy climbers in his mini backyard garden. How can beginners start a garden like the megastar?Chiranjeevi, the Telugu superstar, once proudly revealed his mini backyard garden, filled with an array of vegetables and climbing plants. ...
- In 2012, Bellingham used porcelain from 400 recycled toilets to build a roadway, diverting about 5 tons of waste from landfill. It earned the world's first official "Greenroads" certificationCities across the US are embracing creative solutions for eco-friendly infrastructure. In Bellingham, Washington, a unique project utilized...
- 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...
- Their 3,500-acre farm was failing in England's West Sussex. Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped farming it, and 20 years later rare birds, butterflies and wildlife have returnedA struggling 3,500-acre farm in West Sussex took an unexpected turn when Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped conventional farming...
- Australian woman left job, closed bank account, deciding to become cash-free. 12 years later, she has no home or savings and is living rent-free with familyShe gave up her job in 2015, closed her bank account, and has since been living for more than a decade without cash. In several interviews,...
- Stop buying leafy greens: 7 vegetables you can harvest again and again from the same plantGrowing leafy vegetables at home can provide multiple harvests from the same planting, making them ideal for kitchen gardens and balconies....
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu, mother-to-be, drops pics of baby shower ceremony, explains significance of Kalaa Aavarana ritual: ‘The mother is honoured as the Devi…’Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is all set to become a mother, recently shared pictures from her seemantham ceremony. She explained the s...
- 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 ...
- In 2019, Jordan sank a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in waters up to 92 feet deep; three years later, its fuselage and wings sheltered corals, sponges, octopuses and pufferfishAn ex-airliner has been repurposed as a lively artificial reef in the Red Sea. As marine species have swiftly inhabited the sunken plane, a...
- Food Fables – How Turkey shows that Indian tea’s future might be blackIndia’s tea industry is facing slow domestic growth, but the article argues that the answer may lie in changing how Indians drink tea. Whil...
- In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...
- 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 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...
- Machinist Edwin Budding patented a lawnmower in 1830; rotating blades used to finish woolen cloth gave him the mechanism for cutting grass evenlyIn 1830, Edwin Budding revolutionized lawn care by inventing the lawn mower, a clever adaptation of a machine designed for trimming cloth. ...
- 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...
- Snakes in your garden can seem like a big problem, but wildlife experts say it’s best to let them stayGarden snakes play a vital role in keeping pest populations in check, acting as natural predators that contribute to a vibrant ecosystem. H...
- Julia Roberts' hobby has a parenting lesson: 5 meaningful takeaways from 'Pretty Woman' that parents can teach their childrenParenting lessons: Julia Roberts enjoys nurturing her home garden, where her family grows vegetables and raises chickens. This hands-on exp...
- Don’t throw away your banana peels: This simple banana peel and water trick could give your plants a natural nutrient boostBanana peel, when diluted in water, contains a high concentration of minerals that plants require for optimal development. Likewise, this m...
- No chemicals, only banana peels and water: This simple gardening hack can be a natural fertiliser for your plantsUsing discarded banana peels as a natural fertilizer is an effective way to nourish your plants while being kind to the environment. Homema...
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