A member of the beet family, Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow because it will thrive in ...

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a vast variety of creatures ranging from dinosaurs and mammoths to millipedes and slugs have evolved to eat leafy greens. But none of these vegetarians has been as vexing for plants as insects.

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Sunflowers, calendula and alyssum among favourite flowers for attracting and feeding bees and other pollinators.

One of the best things about my workspace is having a window that looks out onto a leafy neighbourhood. In the heart of T ...

Insects do a lot more harm than ruining picnics. Some insects spread devastating diseases, while others cause staggering economic losses in agriculture. To control some of these pests, scientists ...

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