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In July last year, Wyre Council launched an investigation under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to consider historic contamination to soil of PFOA – a class one carcinogenic chemical – via air deposition from the AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd site at the Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire. Initial testing,…
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Rangareddy:As the markets in Hyderabad and its outskirts are currently filled with seasonal green and leafy vegetables, coupled with increased consumer footfall, the prices remain high, making it difficult for people to purchase desired produce.Most of the seasonal vegetables available in markets, both in the city and on the outskirts, have arrived from bordering districts,…
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Follow the old adage of “what goes together well in the kitchen, grows together well in the garden,” Vallin Kostovick says. For example, plants like lettuce and tomato grow well next to each other because as the tomatoes grow taller, they provide necessary shade for the lettuce. 3. A slender garden Get the most out…
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Don’t let being in a city or the size of your garden (or not having one) prevent you from starting your own vegetable patch or garden. Whether your garden is inside or outside, big or small, or maybe you’re just curious about a future green space, there will be a guide on this list perfect…
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One fall, I was scooping up the floating hyacinth plants from a water garden. I had to get them out before the frost turned them into mush. They were bound for the compost bins behind the chicken coop. On a whim, I tossed a few into the chicken run and inadvertently started a feeding frenzy!…
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Weed is not a word often associated with the immaculate gardens of the Chelsea flower show. But with hydroponics and urban farming making grand appearances at this year’s event, it will be on a lot of visitors’ lips. “With the right lights you can grow whatever you like, even if you’re inside a dark, north-facing…
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Homegrown vegetables offer year-round delights; it needn’t stop when winter arrives. Even when the temperatures drop, winter root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, turnips, celeriac, and Jerusalem artichokes offer hearty harvests in the colder months. To enjoy these seasonal vegetables, you often need to take steps to ensure they remain in top shape for your…
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Vanessa used online bargains and ingenuity to make her own growing place Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 13:41, 16 Jul 2025Updated 13:45, 16 Jul 2025 A woman who wanted to transform her garden on a budget found bargains online and created her own outdoor space for around £30. A typical greenhouse can set you back several…
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CLEVELAND — An initiative that brings fathers and their children together through gardening is set to celebrate its first harvest. What You Need To Know The harvest is set for Dec. 10 at noon The greenhouse brings fathers and their children together Families adopt a plot and tend to it The Fatherhood Greenhouse gives children and…
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Maridav/Shutterstock During the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, people stuck inside their homes quickly grew bored of Netflix and going down various rabbit holes on the internet. Because of this, we got creative and looked for indoor activities that would help us hone our skills in the…