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- Is cannabis really such a terrible weed to Earth? Fri, 16 Jun 23, 3:30amSmoke it. Eat it. Rub it on. Marijuana products have become more ubiquitous in recent years as recreational use and cultivation have been legalized in many states and cities across the country. With access and demand both...
- Scientists find common weed to be a "super plant" Fri, 21 Oct 22, 6:30amResearchers at Yale University have found that common weed is a super plant that could help develop strong drought-resistant crops. "Portulaca oleracea," also known as purslane was found to have a unique photosynthesis...
- As the planet warms, these farmers are adapting to an uncertain future Wed, 11 Aug 21, 5:00amIf the climate becomes drier, farmers in some parts of SA's Eyre Peninsula could find it harder to make a living. But they're already adapting to an uncertain future of climate change and dwindling townships.
- This beautiful but toxic weed could make you go blind Wed, 26 Jul 17, 10:59pmBe careful before you pick that pretty wildflower. Giant hogweed, which can grow up to twenty-feet-tall and produce attractive white flowers, is a beautiful but dangerous plant. The plant produces a clear sap capable of causing...
- Researchers are introducing non-native insects in a desperate attempt to battle Japanese knotweed Thu, 18 Jun 15, 3:00amIf you live in the US or the UK, you are probably familiar with the scourge of Japanese Knotweed, even if you don’t know it. Japanese Knotweed is one of the world’s most invasive plants and has colonized many disturbed...
- Reading your weeds—what’s your soil telling you? Tue, 17 Mar 15, 3:18amSo, it's mid March, which means that the summer growing season is a few short weeks away, and many springtime plants will be popping up soon. Although you might already be starting seeds for this year's garden, it's important...
- 5 Ordinary Plants With Extraordinary Abilities Thu, 14 Aug 14, 5:40amIf there is one unifying characteristic among the weeds of the world, it's strength. Unlike many intentionally cultivated plants, weeds tend to be tolerant of the poorest growing conditions, which they transform into lush...
- MIT-Designed Copenhagen Wheel Finally Hits the Market, Turns any Bike Into a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wed, 4 Dec 13, 5:30amWhen MIT unveiled designs for the Copenhagen Wheel in 2009, it generated a lot of buzz. The deceptively simple, self-contained system can turn any bike into a "smart electric hybrid" cycle by providing a kinetic boost for...
- Reading Your Weeds: What’s Your Soil Telling You? Wed, 14 Aug 13, 2:55amSo, it's August, which means that September is a few short weeks away, and most gardeners will be reaping the rewards of their labors right about now. Tomatoes will be ripening on the vine, squashes will be plumping up nicely,...
- EcoAfrica Transforms T-Shirt Clippings and Weeds Into Amazing Handmade Paper Crafts Wed, 21 Dec 11, 1:38amRead the rest of EcoAfrica Transforms T-Shirt Clippings and Weeds Into Amazing Handmade Paper Crafts Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Cape Town, eco design, eco-materials, EcoAfrica, EcoAfrica social...