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AS the weather warms up more pet owners will be enjoying long walks with their furry friends. But with so many dogs roaming ...
It is a pretty grass, and I have seen some yards where people have mowed around it thinking it is one of our beautiful native ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledges that there is no known safe level of exposure for lead, but set a ...
Getting wisteria to successfully bloom is my most asked question in relation to vines. Unfortunately, no one has ever given a ...
For hundreds of years hot cross buns have been enjoyed over the Easter Christian holiday to symbolise the crucifixion of ...
Shortly after being elected last summer, I introduced my first ever Bill to parliament. There are many, many important issues I want to legislate on, but I chose to start with something I know matters ...
You’re out for a walk in the woods, and you see a plump white mushroom peeking from the base of a tree, looking clean, fresh and edible. And maybe you pluck it, take it home, and sauté it in butter.
Beautiful but deadly, Atropa belladonna - commonly known as Deadly Nightshade - bears some of the most toxic berries on Earth. In this episode, we explore the natural history of this infamous plant, ...
You may be surprised to see that Aloe Vera is toxic to pets as it is widely used in topical ointments for treating burns and ...