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Early results from a Texas A&M University study suggest hydroponic gardening has potential as an intervention in cancer care — and perhaps beyond. Credit: Getty Images Indoor hydroponic gardening — a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil — could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet and…
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Perhaps you’ve thought carefully about every plant in your garden, and now you want to focus on making your yard more inviting or need help organizing your gardening gear. We’ve assembled some of our favorite DIY garden projects, ranging from a succulent wreath to a pallet potting bench. Now, grab your gloves and get started.…
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Clear and cut back ‘Never underestimate how much a good tidy will help things.’ Photograph: rogerashford/Getty Images/iStockphoto “It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make…
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“When I bought the site, it was completely overgrown,” says Nesta Tjong A Hung as she wipes her hands on her dungarees. Nesta, a former pastoral worker and now 75, built a safe haven for children 25 years ago with her savings: Mariahoeve. What started as a modest home has grown into a center…
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Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Indoor hydroponic gardening—a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil—could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet, and enjoy a better overall quality of life. These findings come from a pilot case-crossover…