Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

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Poppies: From Weed to Remembrance Icon Nov 14, 2019

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Monday was the 100th anniversary of the first Remembrance Day. For almost that entire century, its main symbol hass been the poppy.

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Keeping the World's Seeds Safe Nov 11, 2019

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The Global Seed Vault is about 800 miles from the North Pole and keeps a million of the world's most important seeds safe.

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Have Fresh Flowers Through Winter Nov 06, 2019

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It's the end of the growing season, but by forcing bulbs indoors, you can still have fresh flowers in just a few weeks.

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Pumpkins: From Bitter Fruit to Fall Icon Nov 03, 2019

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Pumpkins may have been the first cultivated plant in North and Central America -- nearly 10,000 years ago.

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Keep Your Halloween Pumpkins Out of Landfill Oct 31, 2019

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Every year at this time millions of pumpkins get thrown in the garbage. For gardeners, there's a simple alternative.

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Keep Pond Fish Safe in Freezing Weather Oct 28, 2019

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Freezing temperatures are on the way -- what can you do to keep your pond fish alive and well through the winter?

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Why Do Blue Jays Eat House Paint? Oct 23, 2019

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In some areas, it's not rare to see blue jays appearing to eating paint. There's a good explanation.

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Why Are Some Falls More Colorful Than Others? Oct 20, 2019

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Some years, the colors are more vibrant than others. Same trees, same place and time. Why so much variation?

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Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? Oct 17, 2019

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For a long time we had a good explanation for why leaves change colour. Now we're a little less certain.

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Extend the Life of Your Fruit with Dehydration Oct 14, 2019

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Dehydration is a great way to have the fruit your harvested available to eat all through the winter.

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