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A young friend of ours, an emergency room nurse, was staying at our home for a few days when we were out of town. I ...

A new tool allows researchers to probe the metabolic processes occurring within the leaves, stems, and roots of a key citrus ...

Are squirrels constantly ransacking your yard? Avoid growing plants that may be attracting them. Here are a few plants ...

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Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in changing climates.

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All gardens occasionally benefit from a substantial work-over. In today’s column, I describe such a project in my garden. In ...