University of Delaware doctoral student Desiree Narango is researching trees and shrubs planted in the lawns of homeowners throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia areas to assess how those choices are impacting food webs. Narango, who is working with … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cape Gooseberry
The cape gooseberry goes by many names, ground cherry and goldenberry being the most common. It is part of the family called physalis, a nightshade relative of the tomato and some other ground-growing berries. Its origins are not well known, though it is native to several places, … [Read more...]
Beet juice improves brain and heart health
Drinking a beetroot juice supplement before working out makes the brain of older adults perform more efficiently, mirroring the operations of a younger brain, according to a new study by scientists at Wake Forest University. "We knew, going in, that a number of studies had … [Read more...]
This washing method removes the most pesticide residue from apples
Polishing an apple with your shirt might remove some dust and dirt, but getting rid of pesticide residues could take a little more work. Researchers now report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, that washing apples with a common household product -- baking soda … [Read more...]
Seven Unusual Upcycled Garden Decorations
Decorating a garden can take your space to the next level—from lush, but plain, backyard paradise to an extension of your home, with all the personalized style that comes with interior design. But these exterior design projects won’t break the bank: They use up-cycled … [Read more...]
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