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www.evanemeth.com A conversation with Sarah Price about how she designs her planting schemes is fascinating. She works in an unfettered way, with no specific planting plans but an intuitive sense of the plants that will work well together to form the nature-inspired compositions she is known for. Her gardens are like exquisite paintings, comprising layers…
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The new farmers who are working the land at Sarn – Image: Powys County Council Farmers in mid-Wales will take part in a new pilot to see if council owned land can be used to grow fruit and vegetables agro-ecologically on a commercial scale. 36 acres of Powys County Council-owned land in Sarn will be…
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Ghana’s vegetable exporters face growing uncertainty as they await clarification on a possible eviction from their long-established base in Cantonments, a move they say could severely disrupt exports of highly perishable produce. The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG), which…
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From metros to mini metros: How Tier-II cities are powering India’s real estate expansion Real estate experts said that the rise in tourism across leisure and religious Tier-II locations has directly boosted residential demand. Demand is particularly strong in cities such as Ayodhya, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Indore, Rishikesh, Prayagraj, Dehradun, Amritsar, Vrindavan, and Goa. Source…
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My deceased dear friend, former neighbor and community leader Bill Rihn once remarked back when dozens of Lagunans were building what became the South Laguna Community Garden Park: “We’re growing friendships.” When the COVID-19 pandemic struck hard in 2019-2020, I came often and alone to this public garden. Looking out on the Pacific, it grounded…
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A collective effort of volunteers, leadership, and staff coming together to cultivate a garden that symbolises and community at the Midrand SPCA. Midrand, South Africa (01 December 2025) – At the Midrand SPCA, the focus is usually on the animals, but behind the scenes, something nurturing has been growing, and that is the Veggie…
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Books About Birding The Backyard Bird Sanctuary If you’re just starting out learning about common birds and want to design an ideal wildlife habitat in your yard, The Backyard Bird Sanctuary is a useful book about birding to get started. Pair it with the companion Backyard Bird Journal so you can record your sightings. 19.9941%…
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Trees growing among edibles can be a good thing. There are misconceptions that trees will do nothing but rob vegetables of water and nutrients and shade them out of existence. However, growing trees and edibles together can offer home growers benefits in vegetable gardens of any size. Improved soil health and protection from extreme temperatures…
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Tribune News Network Doha In Qatar Foundation’s schools, sustainability isn’t just taught, it’s lived. From recycling used cooking oil to transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for growing vegetables, students are showing how small, practical actions can create lasting environmental change – and help build a cleaner, greener future. At Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA), part…
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Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they are planted, compact evergreen plants such as hebe and heather will maintain interest whatever the season. During my time as a professional gardener, I cared for many different evergreens, ranging from cloud-pruned Japanese holly to clipped…