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Agriculture
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Gardeners urged to ALLOW caterpillars to destroy gardens this spring

Conservationists urge gardeners to allow caterpillars to feed on plants to support declining moth populations, which have dropped by a third since the 1960s.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Country diary: Autumn is a time to rake in the wildlife | Phil Gates

I can hear the distant, angry growl of a leaf blower, carried on the wind, nature's leaf blower. Otherwise, it's quiet here in the garden, sheltered by a high hedge, raking fallen leaves, one of autumn's contemplative tasks, reviving memories of watching for first signs of their unfurling in spring, and sitting in their shade during summer's heatwaves. An ever-changing palette of colours settles on the path: today, burnt orange and cinnamon shades of Amelanchier, crimson spindle, yellow hawthorn, scarlet cherry foliage.
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Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

10 Absolute Best Companion Plants For Tomatoes - Tasting Table

Companion plants improve tomato health by attracting beneficial insects, deterring pests, balancing soil nutrients, and supporting microbial diversity.
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