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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Biodiversity in the garden

Biodiversity is a very large subject that is well worth everyone’s time and attention. Today’s column provides a brief ...
Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops ...
The backcountry community of Alpine has waited 30 years to secure a community park. It’s going to have to wait longer. The ...
In addition to helping out the community, efforts to contain invasive plants start at home. For example, opting for a natural lawn and a yard full of native plants will have all the aesthetic ...