How to Grow Catnip Indoors and Outside, According to Horticulturists
Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that's part of the mint family; while it can be ornamental, it's primarily grown ...
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9 Powerful Plants That Naturally Keep Mosquitoes Away
Peppermint has a minty aroma that helps in keeping the mosquitos away. You can also keep its leaves crushed in a pot for a ...
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Natural Insect Repellents Weaken in Hot Weather
A study found that heat reduces the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronella and catnip oil by desensitizing TRPA1, a receptor mosquitoes use to detect irritants. At temperatures ...
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Rising temperatures could make insect repellents less effective
New research reveals that rising temperatures may reduce the effectiveness of natural mosquito repellents like citronellal ...
These five plants will rid your garden of plant-eating pests
He said: "Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your hard work ...
Black Women Are Returning to Plants for Ancestral Reconnection and Healing
Plant medicine and herbalism, once integral to Black communities, are experiencing a renaissance. We asked a few women to ...
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MALARIA: Ministry of Health advises on planting rosemary
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health Ministry officials have advised residents of Arua City to invest in ...
Wild Pharmacists: The Surprising Ways Animals Self-Medicate
In his upcoming book, Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves, Emory University biologist Jaap de Roode takes the reader through a breezy and fun exploration into the ...
Cat Gallery holds cat painting session
A painting exhibition performed by several cats playfully rolling over a blank paint-covered canvas served as a showcase of a new space for rescued cats. Andrea Long, of Milton, invited guests to her ...