Researchers tested urine levels of glyphosate and its metabolite aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) among 100 people living in Southern California over a period of 23 years — from 1993 to 2016 At the start of the study, very few of the participants had detectable levels of glyphosate in their urine but, by 2016, 70 percent
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“The challenge facing most farmers today is that conventional agriculture has really decimated the topsoil with tilling and the use of synthetic fertilizers, both of which disrupt and destroy microbial life. Maria-Helena Semedo of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has warned that at the current rate of topsoil degradation, all the
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Protecting Plants from Winter Whenever the winter months approach, I used to always worry about my ground and potted plants. I had some bad winter experiences with my plants, until I learned some useful techniques in protecting plants from winter. For those of us who have plants in our landscapes and potted plants on
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Lavenders look stunning and their healing qualities go back many centuries. Below are some health benefits of using lavender: Improves digestion Lavender is thought to improve your digestion by stimulating the production of bile and gastric juices. As such, it may help alleviate conditions like diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion and stomach pain. Induces sleep Lavender is widely
“Declines in certain insect groups like bees, butterflies and even moths have been apparent for some time, according to researchers of a recent study published in PLOS One.3 However, their study looked at total flying insect biomass over a period of 27 years in 63 protected areas in Germany to assess the bigger picture. Using malaise
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“Systemic neonicotinoid pesticides have made recent headlines for their association with bee deaths, while glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, has also been the topic of much debate following the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s (IARC) 2015 declaration that the chemical is a probable human carcinogen. A relative newcomer to the scene is
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The days are growing shorter, the leaves are turning colors, and stores are packed with both Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. Autumn has officially arrived. But before you can head out for trick-or-treating, you need to worry about your garden. The plants that thrived in spring and summer provided food and beauty, but not so much
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New York is a city of renters. 51 percent of the city’s housing units are occupied by renters as compared to 41 percent of owner, and the number of renters outnumber homeowners in New York City in every age group. Not only is renting extremely common in New York City, but most people also live in
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We at Amber Freda believe in creating completely bee-friendly gardens. By only using organic pesticides and fertilizers, we hope to contribute in some small way to a healthier, more sustainable planet for both our bee friends and our fellow human beings. We don’t want our clients, their pets and children, or our team members exposed
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Winter is Coming but Fall is Here Autumn in New York is a sight to behold. The air is crisp, the leaves are a shimmering sea of orange and gold, and every sunset brings cooler temperatures and the promise of abundant outdoor activities. But before you can enjoy your Indian Summer, take some time to get
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