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Why Boise Banned This Ornamental Plant
October 16, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
“Untold numbers” of wild animals’ deaths have been blamed on this toxic plant. And many residents may have one right in their own yard. According to Idaho Fish and Game, residents should be aware of what they plant on their property.
This Salt-Loving Plant Could Be The Future Of Eating
October 16, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
The salicornia europaea, or sea bean, could be the answer to food insecurity due to the effects of climate change. Researchers say in a world with rising sea levels and drought, some locations may turn to the sea bean for an essential vegetable source.
Why Strawberries Might Have Looked, Tasted Different This Year
October 16, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Most strawberries grown in the U.S. come from California. That means when the weather is bad there, berries at your local market might look and taste different.
Enjoy The Shade And Charge Your Vehicle At Once
October 13, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
A British company is designing ‘trees’ to act as solar charging stations to meet the high demand of electric vehicle power across the UK. Each tree uses its leaf panels to generate and store power in the trunk which allows vehicles to charge day and night without pulling power off the electric grid.
Fruit Fly Invasion? Here’s What To Do
October 7, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
If fruit flies seem to appear out of nowhere every summer in your kitchen, we have some tips on how to prevent them.
5 Money-Saving Tips For Your Garden
October 5, 2023, 11:58 am EDT
Here are our best tips for saving money on your garden this spring. Gathering rainwater, recycling plastic bottles and toilet paper rolls and joining a “Buy Nothing” social media group can help.
Why Incandescent Light Bulbs Have Been Banned In The US
September 30, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
New federal energy efficiency regulations go into effect this week banning the sale and manufacture of any light bulbs that don’t meet the minimum standards of 45 lumens per watt. It means most lights available now will be LED.
Five Things To Check Off In Your Home This September
September 29, 2023, 10:10 am EDT
Here are five things to do in your home this month to prepare for cooler temperatures.
Red Wine Spill Floods Street In Portugal
September 19, 2023, 12:02 pm EDT
Two wine storage containers burst at a distillery in a Portugese town, sending cascades of red wine down the main street.
Man Plants A Million Sunflowers For 50th Anniversary
September 12, 2023, 1:25 pm EDT
Kansas Farmer Lee Wilson planted 80 acres of sunflowers to surprise his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary. For more information, visit KAKE.com
