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36206
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As a way to demystify the science behind Genetically Modified Plants, the author explains the difference between genetic modification, selective breeding, and hybridization. The author also notes that GMOs have been consumed for decades without any reported negative effects. As a caution, the author suggested that GMOs may allow for resistance development in insects, weeds, and other pests. He concluded with recommending organic or naturally grown vegetables if still reluctant to consume anything GMO generated.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p21-23
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36207
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Wattle fences and wickets were features of historic gardens, but they can be useful to modern tillers of the soil. Traditional wattle fences and wickets were made from willow and beech. However, the author noted honeysuckle and grape vines, as well as pruned limbs and branches, can be utilized. To further encourage usage, she asserted the easy construction of a wattle fence or wicket, as well as their decorative potential.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p34-36
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36209
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The author asserted the appeal of collards, a mainstay in Southern lifeways. To assure a successful yield, she offered optimal growing conditions and ways to treat diseases such as damping off. As for yielding a successful meal, she recommended how to properly prepare and store collards.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 6, July/August 2017,
p54-55
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36210
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Form follows function, a phrase associated with design, can be associated with gardening as well. Examples of conditions that will affect the form of the plant are amount and quality of light, water, and soil nutrients. Such factors can also impact the forms noted by the author: foundation planting, specimen plant, color or fragrance, or fun. Other factors that may impact form are personal preference and the relationship of one plant to another.
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36211
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The appeal of a playhouse can be heightened by adding aspects of the outdoors. Aspects the author recommended were adding vines as a covering and window boxes for holding plants. Included were the seven steps involved in creating them for her grandchildren.
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36212
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An aspect of exploration that may not be included in history texts is the introduction of living things from other places into the land being explored, such as insects and plants. While they may be harmless, the author places emphasis on those considered invasive, or hitchhikers. The author noted that invasive plants and animals can inflict economic and environmental damage. Examples of invasive insects included Colorado potato beetle and Silverleaf whitefly. As for invasive plants, examples were Emerald ash borer and Crapemyrtle bark scale.
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41222
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Making gardens safe for humans and tagalong furry friends entailed accounting for several potential threats. Examples were pests, toxic plants and chemicals, repellants, and feral animals.
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41223
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Plants can generate self-defense or create symbiotic relationships with other plants. Means of self-defense include poisons, thorns, thick skins, spines, or irritating hair. Symbiotic defense mechanisms often involve the exchange of vital nutrients or enhancing the ability for other plants to gather additional moisture or nutrients.
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42650
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Harvested in late summer, Winter squash can typically produce fruit ranging in size from 1 to more than 100 pounds.
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42651
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The author offers useful advice to gardeners in preparation for storms and their aftermath.
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42652
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Numerous options are discussed for repelling deer. Several suggestions offered include: selecting plants with prickly foliage, grasses and those with heavy fragrance.
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42662
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Insects have great value for the Garden .In addition to pollination, the serve a vital ecological function. The author promotes encouraging insect habitats and avoiding reckless spraying.
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42663
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SWD for short is an invasive fruit fly native to East Asia. It first arrived in the United States in 2008.
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42664
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Though seemingly harmless, armadillos can be quite destructive to landscapes and gardens. the most effective way of controlling them is through live trapping.
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42665
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Tomatoes fall in either one of two categories.: determinate or indeterminate. Options for staking tomatoes are discussed.
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