A new examination of common protein sources shows that microplastics appear in nearly every category tested. Researchers found the particles in 88 percent of samples across 16 different products bought from stores in the Portland, Oregon, area and from local fishing boats. The contamination levels varied sharply depending on how much processing the food had...
Drying herbs offers gardeners a practical way to extend the life of their harvest well into the colder months. The tradition stretches back centuries, when people turned to herbs for both flavor and healing. Multiple approaches exist, each suited to different plant types and conditions. ([1]) Why Drying Matters in Late Season Gardeners often face...
Florida – A strengthening super El Niño in the Pacific is raising the prospect of more frequent and intense rain events across the state this winter, meteorologists said, following a weekend of torrential downpours that coincided with a Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County. The pattern could shift odds toward heavier storms and flash...
Oatly is shifting emphasis toward functional beverages designed to help close the fiber gap in American diets. The move represents a deliberate step beyond its established role as a plant-based milk alternative. Company leaders have stated an ambition to rank among the leaders addressing this nutritional shortfall while pursuing a broader recovery in the United...
The 2020 Florida state Senate contest in District 37 ended with Republican Ileana Garcia defeating Democratic incumbent Jose Javier Rodriguez by just 32 votes. A third candidate sharing the incumbent’s last name received more than 6,000 votes and became central to later criminal charges. That episode now draws comparisons to Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, where...
Cryptocurrency markets absorbed another jolt this week as Binance recorded $4.7 billion in customer withdrawals following a reported hack attributed to North Korean actors. The outflow, while sizable in absolute terms, represents a modest share of the exchange’s overall holdings and appears to be easing. Reporting from The New York Post placed the development in...
Many homeowners turn to window tinting for better temperature control and UV defense, yet questions often arise about whether the films limit the light that indoor plants require. The answer depends less on tinting itself and more on the specific film’s visible light transmission rating and the needs of each plant. Tropical species adapted to...
Macomb, Michigan – Even as November settles in, one local garden continues to offer color and texture well past the usual peak. Featured recently on Fine Gardening, the space belongs to Kathy, a gardener with more than four decades of experience who has tended her current zone 6a property for eight years. The result is...
Retailers now rely on sophisticated software to adjust what shoppers pay for everyday items, and the shift has prompted one major chain to issue an unusual public pledge. Walmart recently told customers it would not use personal data or timing to set higher prices on the same goods. The move highlights a broader change in...
Dallas-area gardeners at Raincatchers Garden in Midway Hills recently celebrated a fall harvest with a surprising twist. The team pulled a massive gourd from their westernmost bed that looked every bit like the Great Pumpkin, yet it was something else entirely. Seedlings donated by a neighbor had grown steadily since May, producing a crop that...
Fall brings a familiar scene at garden centers across the country, with pallets of bagged mulch and soil stacked near the entrance and tempting price tags that suggest an easy win for weekend projects. Many shoppers grab a few bags without pausing to consider how those small units stack up against a delivered pile measured...
Crocuses emerge with vibrant displays of purple, pink, and yellow just as winter begins to loosen its hold. These small but resilient flowers often appear while snow still covers the ground and temperatures remain near freezing. Gardeners who plant the bulbs in fall can count on early spring color even after late cold snaps or...
