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Dot Earth Blog: Another Warning for the Northwest From Chile’s Earthquake Hot Zone

by Myrna Posted on April 2, 2014

A powerful earthquake off the coast of Chile provides a fresh warning to the Pacific Northwest. Visit site:   Dot Earth Blog: Another Warning for the Northwest From Chile’s Earthquake Hot Zone ; ;Related ArticlesEarthquake Hits Off Coast of North ChileDot Earth Blog: A Whale of an International Court Ruling Against JapanSteelhead Drive Is Gone After Mudslide, Along With Many Lives Lived on It ;

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California nears a tipping point with single-use plastics

by Myrna Posted on April 2, 2014

From the ground up we are nearing a state-wide bag ban in California. Taken from: California nears a tipping point with single-use plastics ; ;Related ArticlesOutside the bubbleSan Francisco phases out single-use plastic water bottles on municipal propertyThe future of surfing is not disposable ;

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A Head Start For A Spring Garden

by Jenny Daggit Posted on March 13, 2014

Gardening is a popular pastime for a number of reasons. A lot of people enjoy being outdoors, working with their hands, creating works of art, and eating fresh, delicious vegetables. While it’s just a simple distraction for some, some others put a lot of care and effort into making their garden beautiful and productive. Either way, it’s important to know the basic techniques that gardeners employ.

Growing Organically: Organic gardening has grown in popularity considerably in the last couple of decades. This style requires a lot of natural fertilizers, forgoing chemical-based fertilizers, and it often results in tastier, more nutritious produce. Growing plants organically yourself is easier than you might think, even if you don’t have a lot of gardening experience. Raised beds are easy to build and fairly cheap to buy, and provide an ideal growing area that you can fill with compost and organic soil. As Gardening 101 dictates, the plants will need lots of sunlight, so be sure to place it in an area that stays well-lit for long periods.

Flower Gardening: Vibrant greens are beautiful, but a garden can be even prettier if you use colorful flowers to add accents. Even if you don’t want to dedicate a patch of land to growing flowers, a window box is always an option. You can fill them with good soil and plant an assortment of flower types to add various hues and textures. Certain types, such as geraniums and impatiens, excel in the environment of a window box. Types that grow from bulbs are another good choice, adding fragrance and effect. Some types sprout every spring. Daffodils and Hyacinths are very common choices from this group.

Edible Herbs: An especially good choice for those who love to cook, herbs are simple to grow. There are many familiar cooking herbs that are well-suited to gardens, including rosemary and oregano. They generally contain more flavor when they’re flowering, and it is easiest to pick them at peak freshness when you grow them yourself. They can be easily dehydrated for long-term storage and be used over a period of time to season meals. Most herbs thrive in both gardens and small containers. Certain ones should not be left outdoors during colder seasons, but will continue to grow for years if cared for properly.

While it can take some hard work and dedication, growing a garden is enjoyable to a wide range of people. In addition to spending time enjoying nature and creating a beautiful landscape, you also get to enjoy the fruits of your labor (pun intended) when you eat fresh produce and food seasoned with home-grown herbs. While there is no denying the work and dedication needed to have a successful garden, it might be a more attainable goal than many would think.

These helpful gardening tips come from the people at Stepping Stone, a community of new homes in Parker CO. Life is about forging your own path. Connecting one amazing experience to another, like stepping stones, until they form a direction that is entirely, uniquely your own.

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Does biochar live up to the hype?

by theacntnt1985-01 Posted on February 6, 2014

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, […]

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White Dwarf Issue 1: 1 Feb 2014 – White Dwarf

Issue 1 of White Dwarf starts with a bang as the Dwarfs march forth with some stunning new miniatures. Inside the issue you’ll find full rules for Belegar Ironhammer, a discussion of Tyranid Monstrous Creatures, painting guides and more. About this series: White Dwarf is Games Workshop’s weekly magazine, and boasts a wealth of great content, from t […]

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The Stolen Dog – Tricia O’Malley

When Briggs, a Boston terrier, is stolen from his family’s deck and shoved into a waiting car, a chain of events unfold that shakes the city. The Stolen Dog follows Tricia and Josh, Briggs’ owners, as they fight a force unknown, enduring death threats, psychic interventions, false leads, fake set-ups, and the threat of dog fighting. A heart-wrenchi […]

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Cat Sense – John Bradshaw

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. In Cat Sense , renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using […]

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Sweet Paper Crafts – Mollie Greene

Sweet Paper Crafts offers 25 unique DIY paper accents that make any home or celebration a little brighter. Make tiny star garlands to string over the mantel, delicate flower wreaths for the front door, cheerful package toppers, and much more! Mollie Greene’s distinctive layered style incorporates collage techniques and use of found scraps, book pages, m […]

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The Cannabis Grow Bible – Greg Green

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green’s original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green’s comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and prof […]

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Codex: Tyranids (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

From the cold darkness of the intergalactic void comes a race of ravenous aliens known as the Tyranids, a numberless horde of super-predators governed only by the instincts to hunt, kill and feed. Each Tyranid is a living weapon, perfectly adapted to its designated function, but each creature is no more than a single cell in a vast gestalt entity controlled […]

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Marley & Me – John Grogan

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t […]

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Cesar’s Way – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

“I rehabilitate dogs. I train people.” —Cesar Millan There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? In this definitive and accessible guide, Cesar Millan—star of National Geographic Channel’s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan —reveals what do […]

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Does biochar live up to the hype?

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Dot Earth Blog: More Views on Nuclear Power, Waste, Safety and Cost

by oks23po Posted on January 24, 2014

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Cat Sense – John Bradshaw

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. In Cat Sense , renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using […]

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Marley & Me – John Grogan

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material

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Following Atticus – Tom Ryan

After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four thousand- foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It wa […]

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t […]

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Dataslate: Tyranid Vanguard – Rising Leviathan I (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

To the horror of the planetary governor of Satys, a Tyranid hive fleet has cut the planet off from Warp communication, and its creatures are infiltrating the furthest reaches of the planet. The irradiated jungles are being stalked by Lictors, while Genestealers are starting to infest the manufactorums. It is up to the planet’s two Catachan regiments as well […]

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A Guide to Landscape Maintenance for Central Texas Gardens – Virginia Ginger Hudson

A Guide to Landscape Maintenance for Central Texas Gardens is a how-to guide written for homeowners and gardeners about the process of maintaining their own landscapes. It is written for the person who is new to landscape maintenance as well as homeowners who are looking for expanded techniques for care in their landscapes. Novice and experienced gardeners w […]

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The Doctor Wore Petticoats – Chris Enss

“No women need apply.” Western towns looking for a local doctor during the frontier era often concluded their advertisements in just that manner. Yet apply they did. And in small towns all over the west, highly trained women from medical colleges in the East took on the post of local doctor to great acclaim. These women changed the lives of the pat […]

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Inside of a Dog – Alexandra Horowitz

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draw […]

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Dataslate: Tyrannic War Veterans (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

The Tyrannic War Veterans are a legendary Space Marines formation. They are a specialist strike force led by Chaplain Ortan Cassius, the Ultramarines’ Master of Sanctity. The Tyrannic War Veterans were forged out of an infamous event in the Ultramarines’ history known as the First Tyrannic War. Comprised of hardened veterans, each of whom is highly skilled i […]

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The Cannabis Grow Bible – Greg Green

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green’s original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green’s comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and prof […]

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Dot Earth Blog: More Views on Nuclear Power, Waste, Safety and Cost

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A Second Chemical Was Part of West Virginia Chemical Spill, Company Reveals

by Rolland89L Posted on January 22, 2014

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Cat Sense – John Bradshaw

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. In Cat Sense , renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using […]

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Marley & Me – John Grogan

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material

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Following Atticus – Tom Ryan

After a close friend died of cancer, middle-aged, overweight, acrophobic newspaperman Tom Ryan decided to pay tribute to her in a most unorthodox manner. Ryan and his friend, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch, would attempt to climb all forty-eight of New Hampshire’s four thousand- foot peaks twice in one winter while raising money for charity. It wa […]

iTunes Store
The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t […]

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Dataslate: Tyranid Vanguard – Rising Leviathan I (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

To the horror of the planetary governor of Satys, a Tyranid hive fleet has cut the planet off from Warp communication, and its creatures are infiltrating the furthest reaches of the planet. The irradiated jungles are being stalked by Lictors, while Genestealers are starting to infest the manufactorums. It is up to the planet’s two Catachan regiments as well […]

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A Guide to Landscape Maintenance for Central Texas Gardens – Virginia Ginger Hudson

A Guide to Landscape Maintenance for Central Texas Gardens is a how-to guide written for homeowners and gardeners about the process of maintaining their own landscapes. It is written for the person who is new to landscape maintenance as well as homeowners who are looking for expanded techniques for care in their landscapes. Novice and experienced gardeners w […]

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The Doctor Wore Petticoats – Chris Enss

“No women need apply.” Western towns looking for a local doctor during the frontier era often concluded their advertisements in just that manner. Yet apply they did. And in small towns all over the west, highly trained women from medical colleges in the East took on the post of local doctor to great acclaim. These women changed the lives of the pat […]

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Inside of a Dog – Alexandra Horowitz

The bestselling book that asks what dogs know and how they think, now in paperback. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draw […]

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Dataslate: Tyrannic War Veterans (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

The Tyrannic War Veterans are a legendary Space Marines formation. They are a specialist strike force led by Chaplain Ortan Cassius, the Ultramarines’ Master of Sanctity. The Tyrannic War Veterans were forged out of an infamous event in the Ultramarines’ history known as the First Tyrannic War. Comprised of hardened veterans, each of whom is highly skilled i […]

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The Cannabis Grow Bible – Greg Green

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green’s original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green’s comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and prof […]

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A Second Chemical Was Part of West Virginia Chemical Spill, Company Reveals

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Tips That Will Get You Enthusiastic For Gardening

by Belinda Norbert Posted on January 11, 2014

How one takes care of their organic garden can say a lot about them as a person. An activity that focuses on working in the dirt and relying on nature and time is what makes organic gardening enjoyable. That can sound intimidating to a new organic gardener, which is why they should read the list of tips below.

Finished compost can be soaked in water to create a potent brew for various gardening needs! This compost tea becomes a high-protein solution, rich in necessary nutrients you can use for foliar feedings, your backyard garden or even the plants that you keep indoors. Just another advantage of compost you can put to good use!

Divide large clumps of perennials. Some perennial plants lose vigour and flower less well if the clump becomes too large. Plants like Shasta daisies, bearded irises, phlox, chrysanthemum and coneflower benefit from being divided every three years. Without division they become congested, and the centre of the clump will begin to die out. Simply dig the entire plant out, keeping the root ball intact, and divide it into pieces using a shovel. By doing this, you will have at least two or three new plants!

To save on energy, cost, and resources, don’t plant more of a crop in your garden than you are able to use. If you’re not planning on selling your crops at a market, planting more than you can use will just end up wasting resources and space in your garden. If you have extra space, look into planting a variety of crops instead.

Attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Certain plants are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds due to their nectar. Hummingbirds tend to favour any flower that is shaped like a trumpet, especially if it is pink, red or purple. Examples of these are honeysuckle, fuchsia and monarda. Butterflies like flat, daisy-like flowers, such as chrysanthemums, asters and coneflowers. Choose a sunny position, as both butterflies and hummingbirds appreciate the warmth.

Don’t grow food no one will eat. Just because you can grow something, doesn’t mean you should. If your kids don’t like spinach now, fresh spinach from the garden isn’t going to change that and much will go to waste. Consider what you and your family like to eat and then determine your garden accordingly.

Organic gardening really is a time and labour intensive activity, but that does not mean it is only for serious organic gardeners. This relaxing activity can be enjoyed by anyone with any kind of gardening skills. These tips were constructed to help those of all skill sets find out how to grow their own organic plants.

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Dot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at Cold Snaps and Global Warming

by Myrna Posted on January 9, 2014

A closer look at cold snaps in a warming climate. Read this article:  Dot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at Cold Snaps and Global Warming ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: In One Image: Cold Snaps In Global ContextA Closer Look at Cold Snaps and Global WarmingStill Stuck in a Climate Argument ;

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Dot Earth Blog: A Closer Look at Cold Snaps and Global Warming

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Celebrating Deep Freeze, Insect Experts See a Chance to Kill Off Invasive Species

by ThedaStapleton Posted on January 8, 2014

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The Cannabis Grow Bible – Greg Green

The definitive guide to growing marijuana just got better! Greg Green’s original Cannabis Grow Bible set a new standard for handbooks on cannabis horticulture and established Green as the leading authority in the field. Green’s comprehensive and professionally presented work on how to cultivate superior cannabis struck a chord with beginner, amateur and prof […]

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Cat Sense – John Bradshaw

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. In Cat Sense , renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using […]

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Codex: Tyranids (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

From the cold darkness of the intergalactic void comes a race of ravenous aliens known as the Tyranids, a numberless horde of super-predators governed only by the instincts to hunt, kill and feed. Each Tyranid is a living weapon, perfectly adapted to its designated function, but each creature is no more than a single cell in a vast gestalt entity controlled […]

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Paracord Fusion Ties – Volume 1 – J.D. Lenzen

J.D. Lenzen is the creator of the highly acclaimed YouTube channel “Tying It All Together”, and the producer of over 200 instructional videos. He’s been formally recognized by the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) for his contributions to knotting, and is the originator of fusion knotting-innovative knots created through the merging of […]

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Decoding Your Dog – American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

More than ninety percent of dog owners consider their pets to be members of their family. But often, despite our best intentions, we are letting our dogs down by not giving them the guidance and direction they need. Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescue groups. The key to training dog […]

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Marley & Me – John Grogan

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes, […]

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What the Dog Did – Emily Yoffe

Dave Barry meets The Secret Lives of Dogs in Emily Yoffe’s funny and insightful look at all things canine. Filled with adventures of heroic dogs, lovable and lazy dogs, malodorous dogs, phlegmatic and incontinent dogs, What the Dog Did delivers some of the most outlandish and certainly the funniest dog stories on record.

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Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

Not all battles in the 41st Millennium are massed engagements between lumbering armies and towering war machines. In the shadows of these epic conflicts, squads of elite soldiers clash – their missions no less vital, their foes no less deadly. Designated as Kill Teams by the Imperium, or by a myriad of different names for their alien and daemonic counterpart […]

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Warhammer 40,000 Altar of War: Tyranids – Games Workshop

The Tyranids are a deadly race of intergalactic monstrosities, bent upon devouring the galaxy’s many worlds and leaving nothing but airless wastelands in their wake. To fight the Tyranid swarm is an experience utterly unlike any other battle a general may face, for these terrifying aliens seek not to conquer or to raid, but to consume all life in their path. […]

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Celebrating Deep Freeze, Insect Experts See a Chance to Kill Off Invasive Species

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Edible Plants that Self-Seed (Perfect for the Lazy Gardener!)

by SherlynHa Posted on December 25, 2013

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Edible Plants that Self-Seed (Perfect for the Lazy Gardener!)

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