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Looking Out for Hedgehogs...

Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

Protecting Your Plants from...

Winter can be a challenging time for gardeners, particularly when wildlife like deer...

Winter Compost: Digging Out...

Winter is an excellent time to dig out your compost heap and spread...
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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Sprayed Before You Eat It:...

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Seed Wars: How Farmers Lost the Right to Grow Their Own Crops

For thousands of years, farmers saved seeds from their crops and replanted them the next season. Seeds were part of the natural cycle — something shared, passed down, and adapted to local conditions. But in recent decades, that’s changed. Today, many of the seeds used to grow our food are owned and controlled by large corporations, protected by patents. So who really owns our food now? And what does that mean for the farmers who grow it — and the people who eat it? From Shared Seeds to Private Property The idea...

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