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Story Archives of 'plants'Burning Bush Leaves a ScarBy Chris Martin on Thursday, October 1, 2009.Zebra mussels and the Asian Longhorned Beetle are recent invaders that have threatened our wilderness, but as Chris explains flora as well as fauna can affect the neighborhood. Late Blight Has Come Earlier Than EverBy Rick Ganley on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.The word blight might make you think of the Great Irish Potato Famine of the 19th century. But it’s still with us today. And in fact it’s still causing problems for home and commercial growers alike. So called Late Blight has appeared earlier and become more widespread this season. Cheryl Smith is the plant health specialist with the University of New Hampshire. She explains why this was the earliest appearance on record of Late Blight in New Hampshire. Winterberry HollyBy Dave Anderson on Friday, December 26, 2008.Our own Winterberry Holly is a hardy species, and Dave explains some of its many uses in the cold months of the year. Here's What's Awesome: Plants That Blog, CO2 As FuelBy Brady Carlson on Sunday, October 26, 2008.
Let's just make this short and sweet: weekend + great links + Word of Mouth = Here's What's Awesome. Pretty simple, and pretty fun, at that. Listen To the Flower People's RSS Feed Witch Hazel Around All Hallows EveBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Thursday, October 23, 2008.The forest is full of exceptions to the rules of nature, Scott explains the particular peciliarities of Witch Hazel. Best of the University Press: The Secrets of GardensBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, April 24, 2008.Writer and voracious reader Matthew Battles joins Word of Mouth once more to share some of the best new books coming out of university presses. He's senior editor at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the author of "Library: An Unquiet History." The books he picked last month centered on the theme of crime, punishment and torture. It was a pretty dark conversation during the dark month of March. But now that it's April, Matthew is back to talk about books with a much sunnier theme – gardening. Here are Matthew's April picks: The Remarkable SeedBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, March 28, 2008.Seeds appear to be static objects, but as Scott explain, many are intrepid little voyagers. The Gall of Some BugsBy Scott Fitzpatrick on Friday, February 29, 2008.Scott explains what galls are, and how they're formed. A Plant Protection RacketBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, September 21, 2007.How does a plant survive without any green chlorophyll to make food? With a little help from its neighbors. House Plants Bring the Outside InsideBy Rosemary Conroy on Thursday, May 31, 2007.While many of us have lives that keep us stuck indoors. But with house plants, we can still bring some of the benefits of the outdoors to our indoor lives. |
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