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Steamed, braised and roasted, Brussels sprouts -- those wonderful miniature cabbages -- are a healthy favorite.
There’s a movement to make organic and natural food labels mean something.
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When I adopted my furry, barking kid, one of the first things I learned about her was that she loves to chew on anything that doesn't run away from her. She chewed on toys, shoes, socks, pizza; you name it. I knew that flowering plants like poinsettia were poisonous to dogs, but I was floored when I discovered other common outdoor flowering plants were also toxic. Bulbed flowers, like tulips and daffodils, are particularly hazardous to dogs. Pet parents must know what flowering dangers lurk outside, even in their gardens. Call an animal poison control center hotline or your veterinarian immediately if your pet ingests any part of a toxic plant.
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Pesticide manufacturer Bayer attacks study, then backs down.
Global seed and chemical giants merge in effort to control markets, world opinion on pesticides and GMOs.
Gardeners have been using kelp extracts for years, but now the EPA is requiring new labeling on the growth amendment.
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