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Fungi, the Final Installment
Although researchers suspect some Pythium may actually be beneficial, an infestation of this soil-borne fungus in a collection can cause Havoc! Winding up this topic, charcoal spot on Opuntia is briefly discussed, and Erwinia bacterium are also examined.
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Treating Your Horse for Thrush
Thrush isn't difficult to cure in a horse, but left untreated, it can have some nasty side-effects. Prompt treatment is key for a sound equine.
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You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 2
Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.
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Hotel Rooms Infested with Germs Bug Guests
Saving money could cost a bundle as summer travelers opt for low-priced rooms. While no hotel is germ-free, a few pointers will help vacationers avoid medical treatment.
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Compost - the Silver Bullet
Compost is the best friend of the organic gardener. It fights disease, provides nutrients, conserves those nutrients, and neutralizes acidic or alkaline soil. You can never have too much compost. Read about all these benefits of compost and then go use it in your garden.
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Bioquiz on movement
Take a quiz, if you are not specialized in biology you may find it more challenging.
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How much Longer must we wait?
Getting ready for HUMMINGBIRD season!
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3 Advantages and 4 Benefits of Worm Composting
Worm composting produces compost rich in nutrients, cuts down on waste in the garbage can, and produces red wiggler worms.
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Aromatherapy for Your Plants?
Are you in love with houseplants? If so, why not give them a boost with essential oils?
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Symbiotic Relationships between Microbe and Host
There are three types of symbiotic relationships that microbes can have with their host organism: mutualism, commensalism and parasistism.
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Taxol From Fungi
Taxol is also produced by fungi that live in yew trees and may make the production of this drug cheaper.
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The Pet Cockatiel Part 5: Health
Ways to keep your pet cockatiel healthy

The Science of Ecology
The relationships between plants, animals and their surroundings are studied in a branch of science termed ecology, critical to many environmental issues.
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What Causes Oral Thrush?
Fungus of the genus Candida can cause mouth infections for numerous reasons in children and adults generating patches in the mouth that can look like cottage cheese.
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Allergies and Mold
Some information about mold, a common allergen.
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Caring for Pepper Plants
Simply putting peppers in the ground doesn't end the job of raising peppers. A few other chores are required.
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Conserving More of Madagascar
A Report in the Journal, Science, Says Madagascar Has an Opportunity to Rethink Endangered Species Conservation by Protecting All of Its Plants and Animals
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Garlic & Mushrooms - an Unlikely Partnership?
On most menus as a routine starter, they nevertheless contain some fascinating folklore which is worth digesting - if you have a strong stomach for herbal medicine.
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Medicinal Plants in Danger
The Center for Biological Diversity reports that about 15,000 medicinal plants across the globe are at risk from habitat destruction, overharvesting, and big business.
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Men of the Trees and the Gardening Process
The article concentrates on some aspects of stopping the spread of salinity in Western Australia by joining an organisation called The Men of the Trees. Members are encouraged to use their gardens to grow trees from seedlings and distribute these seedlings to farmers in the wheatbelt who will plant them to help combat salinity.
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Paleobotany I
There is more to the study of paleontology than extinct animals, what about the plant life?
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A Walk through My Garden, part 2
This is part 2 of the walk through my garden.
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Crabapple Tree Diseases
Crabapple diseases ruin landscape designs. Bacteria and fungi cause the majority of crabapple diseases. Awareness and proper environments lead to healthy crabapples.
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Get Sprouting
When the cold weather cuts back on your supply of fresh greens, try growing sprouting seed. Not only are they easy to grow and nutritious, but they'll add extra zing to your meals.
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Spring Cleaning Projects Part 2
Learn how to maintain the appliances in your home so they will keep working for you when you need them. This will make your home a safer more comfortable place to live.
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The Great Bedding Debate Part 2: Litters
This article talks about cage litters and why they are inferior to liners.
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The Harmony That Is Your Garden
Understanding Nature's brilliant system of relationships and interdependencies in your garden can make your job easier.
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An ecologist's eye
The ecologist uses his grid to name and count things, looking for connections. But in nature there is rarely a black or a white. We must learn to live with greys and half answers.
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Camping the Bruce Peninsula
Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
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Caring For Orchids Part Three: Temperature
This month in the Orchid Garden, I will be discussing the effects of temperatures on your orchids.
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Part Two, Interview with Suzanne Bretsch
We continue our interview with professional breeder/handler/judge, Suzanne Bretsch
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Plant Health Care, Part 3- Soil Micro-biota
Soils are communities of living organisms that often form symbiotic relationships that function to enhance plant health, vigor and growth. In part 3 of PHC, check out the Micro-biota that inhabit the rhizosphere.
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Rosemary-Part II
This is Part II of a three-article series on rosemary.
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Soil
How important is soil to your organic garden? Very important. Find out why in this month's article.
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When You Love Roses Too Much - Part 1
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Why Our Food Rots: Part III
Looking at the ingredients in my can of soda makes me wonder. What am I drinking? What are all those things for?
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H1N1 Vaccine Side Effects vs. Swine Flu Symptoms
Swine flu symptoms can be mild or fatal, just like seasonal flu. H1N1 vaccine side effects can be minor or permanent. Weigh risks vs. benefits before making a decision.
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Afflictions of Succulents, Part I (Pests)
There is an impressive variety of pests anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pillage your succulents. Knowing how to defend your plants against these enemies is key to maintaining a healthy collection. Learn to Recognise Your Enemy, and mount an effective Counter-Attack.
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Scott Alexander -Organic Daylily Grower
An organic view about the daylily "rust" problem.
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Cheese Making Part Two
The Art of Cheese Making
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Say Cheese! - Two
Conclusion to Last Week's Article

Thyme for Healing
For soothing muscle cramps and soreness; for disinfecting skin wounds; respiratory infections and gastrointestinal ailments.
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