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Radical Ways to Control Cane Toads
It sounds counter-intuitive, but an Australian expert on the noxious cane toad suggests setting them loose to give native animals chance to learn to defend themselves.
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Back Pain in Poisonous Cane Toads
A bigger body and longer legs enable the cane toad to be a successful invader and coloniser, but success comes at a price - arthritis and back problems.
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The Magical Toad
Why are toads associated with witches and wizards in children’s fairy tales and stories?
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Traditional British Food - Toad in the Hole
Toad in the Hole is an 18th-century name for a batter pudding but sausages were not used until fairly recent times.
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Cane Beetles
Beetle pests are difficult to poison without damaging other insects, and Biological Control can lead to unexpected problems.
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FROGS; Everyone a Prince or Princess
You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince. NOT! Actually, if you’re a gardener they are all princes. Or princess’ as the case may be.
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Harbingers of Fall - Part VII - Tricyrtis
Toad lilies are a must for shady gardens from USDA zones 5 south.
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Planning an Organic Garden
Organic Gardens should include a variety of features such as beneficial animal habitat, ease of access, and a compost pile.
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The ‘Harlequin’
The Harlequin ladybird was deliberately introduced into America and has recently been discovered in the UK. In both places it is harming the native species.
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Wildlife and Gardens - Part 1
Spring is a time of garden crawling as winter's debris are removed and early weeds given a swift pull. Garden crawling brings the gardener's eye right down to plant and earth level so it's easy to observe the activity of normally invisible residents as they go about their business of turning plant debris into humus.
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Wildlife and Gardens - Part 2
Gardening in Shade - Wildlife and Gardens - Part 2 - Little Critters and Butterflies
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More Movie News
X-Men movie casts Darth Maul actor, Scott Lobdell signs to write movies for Miramax, From Archie comics, "Sabrina" the animated series is set to debut Sep 6.
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Classic Picture Book Series
Children love to read books that come in series. These classic authors have created sequential tales featuring a host of memorable animal characters.
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Mini Poster Class Amphibia
These make great additions to a science notebook as well. A fun way to learn about frogs and toads.
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Tara Leigh Cobble: CD Review
Experienced alone or in tandem with her brave book of the same title, Tara Leigh Cobble's "Here's to Hindsight" will win you over with its impeccably-crafted life songs.
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Themes in the Heartland
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Citizen Science in Your Neighborhood: Project Frogwatch
Frogs and amphibians around the world are dying off in record numbers. The USGS needs your help to collect the data!
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"It Isn't Easy Being Green," <em>Kermit the Frog</em>: Frogs - P

"It Isn't Easy Being Green," <i>Kermit the Frog</i>: Frogs, Part
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Life in Cold Blood DVD Available in U.S.
British broadcaster David Attenborough's latest documentary delves into the world of amphibians and reptiles.
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Planting a Backyard for Wildlife -- Part 1 of 4
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Rock's First Supergroup: Cream
This British psychedelic-era group left a legacy of great music between 1966-68, including "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Disraeli Gears", and may yet reform once again.
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The Pleasures of Organic Gardening
Some of the fun things you find in an organic garden include salamanders and butterflies. It's also very realaxing and rewarding.
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Pasta and the Organic Garden
Organic gardening is like making a great pasta dish. You start with a great base and use the best ingredients to top it off.
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Review: Flushed Away
See it for the slugs. Aardman/DreamWorks' final collaboration, Flushed Away, is not as good as their previous pictures, but it's still a solid 7 out of 10.
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The Witches of Zugarramurdi
In the 1600s, this Basque village's population was terrorized by the Inquisition, hysteria and charges of witchcraft. Pierre de Lancre presided over the persecution.
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Weird University & College Mascots
A banana slug? A fighting artichoke? Here are some of the strangest college mascots.
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Marianne Moore’s ‘Poetry’
"I, too, dislike it": thus begins a poem about poetry that results in a clear portrayal of what poetry should be, and why it is important. Liking it is not necessary.
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Amphibians I
The amphibians are an interesting group of animals that often get overlooked.
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Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Part 2
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone? On Daylilies and Woodchucks
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Flushed Away British posters
Here's four new character sheets for Flushed Away's upcoming British debut. And yeah, they kick butt on anything for the North American market.
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Flushed Away clip
Here's a clip from the upcoming DreamWorks/Aardman Animation movie Flushed Away. Movie opens Friday, November 3.
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Flushed Away Japanese poster
Do you like seeing how other countries try to market a movie? Check out the Japanese poster for DreamWorks/Aardman's Flushed Away.
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Flushed Away trailers online
Two trailers for Aardman/Dreamworks animated feature film Flushed Away online at Moviefone.
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Parsleyworm
Parselyworm is a beautiful caterpillar. It's the larva stage of the black swallowtail butterfly. They affect all members of the parsley family. Check out this article to see what the beauty can do.
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The Dragon of Doom
Here is an exciting adventure book for children age six to ten.
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Who's Your Favorite Pop Music Artist and Why Contest Winner
Winning entry of contest "Who is your favorite pop music artist and why?"
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Creating Shelter for Birds
Bird shelter, such as trees, brush piles and nesting boxes, adds warm, dry, safe refuges to your backyard bird habitat.
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Organic Garden Seeds of Autumn
Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.
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Shrek Birthday Party
Create a Shrek themed birthday party that is a big hit with a few of these simply disgusting ideas.
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A Lizard in my Luggage by Anna Nicholas
From high-life to simple-life in many difficult lessons Anna Nicholas pulls it off with aplomb. This is a great read especially for those contemplating a change in life.
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Columnists, column by column
A number of Web sites provide handy and lengthy lists of links to columnists from around the world. Here are a few of the best.
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Cutworms
Cutworms will kill seedlings quicker than anything else. They chop them off at near ground level. If you suspect you have cutworms, please read this article to find out how to be rid of them.
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Flushed Away, Cars lead Annie noms
DreamWorks animated movies lead Annie nomination pack with 17 nods. Disney/Pixar's Cars and Flushed Away tied with nine nominations
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Garden Snakes: How to Attract Garter and Grass Snakes to Your Yard
Some gardens are fortunate enough to have snakes. Tips for keeping one of your most interesting reptilian neighbors around.
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Saint Patrick, Fact versus Fiction. Part one
A brief biography about the more factual events of the life of Ireland's patron saint.
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Backyard Adventure
We often seek escapes to exotic destinations without realizing the wonder and adventure in our own backyard. Experience the natural surroundings with a holiday at home.
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Creating a Tropical Terrarium
Many tropical herps (reptiles and amphibians) need a humid, specialized environment. Learn to assemble a home for some lizards, snakes and tree frogs.
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