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Tips for creating the perfect outdoor kitchen

(BPT) - With the growing trend toward creating outdoor living spaces, building an outdoor kitchen has never been more popular—or more attainable. Whether you love entertaining or simply enjoy …
American mistletoe's genus *Phoradendron* means 'thief of trees' in Greek.
Mistletoe – famous for stolen holiday kisses – is a parasite that steals water and nutrients from other plants
This evergreen plant has some tricky ways to get ahead, but it’s a valuable part of the ecosystem.
Meet the peach that traveled the Trail of Tears and the elders working to save it
Grist follows the journey of the Indian peach through genocide, climate change, and more challenges.
Top 4 essentials for better outdoor living
(BPT) - Because you love your home, you want to make your outdoor spaces just as comfortable and unique as the ones you've created indoors. Whether you dream of entertaining or relaxing, you want to …
How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee
Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' tastes rather than humans.

Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow

Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only occasionally – a new leaf unfurled, a stem leaning toward the window.

From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media

The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care. As the director of a plant diagnostic laboratory and expert on plant medicine, I help people manage their plants’ health
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50 most popular chain restaurants in America
Stacker analyzed data from YouGov to find the most popular chain restaurants in the U.S. as of the third quarter of 2024.    
A sporting way to build community
Reasons to Be Cheerful spotlights the new social spaces replacing the pubs and bingo halls of yore—groups focused instead around physical activities as a laid-back and healthy way to connect.
The dos and don'ts of proposing
VRAI breaks down the do's and don'ts of proposing so that couples can decide what's best for them, from proposal location to ring style.
Dozens of cities are paying for gunshot detection tech they may not need
The Trace shares findings from a new analysis identifying cities across the country that are using ShotSpotter despite averaging fewer than one shooting a month in which someone was killed or injured.
The cost of substance use treatment can depend on where you live. These states offer the most financial help.
Health Centers Near Me examined SAMHSA's substance use and mental health survey  to identify states with free or affordable treatment facilities.
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