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    Should Gardeners Use Greensand Fertilizer?

    Greensand is an organic fertilizer that has been around for many years but it has never become popular except in certified organic farms. Are gardeners missing out on an important soil amendment and source of potassium? Key Takeaways What is Greensand? Greensand fertilizer is a natural soil...
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    Repotting Myths Busted

    Gardeners make repotting more complicated than it needs to be and in the process, they have created all kinds of myths about the process. It’s time to simplify repotting and bust the myths around it. Key Takeaways Myth #1: Don’t Repot in Winter or When Plants are Dormant Many believe that our...
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    Growing Streptocarpus: Watering

    Watering may be the hardest part of growing streptocarpus well. Not because they are difficult to water but because there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about their care. The goal of this post is to describe some watering experiments and provide clarity about watering. Key Takeaways...
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    What is DLI – the Daily Light Integral

    In the good old days, it was easier for gardeners to talk about the artificial light plants required because most gardeners used fluorescent bulbs and most manufacturers produced about the same quality of bulbs. We could easily say that, for example, African violets should be grown 6 inches...
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    Do Bats Control Mosquito Populations?

    I am sure you have heard the stories; that a small bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes a night. This idea is so well known that many people have put up bat houses to attract this animal even though most people hate bats. I guess they hate mosquitoes even worse. It all makes so much sense. ... Read More...
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    10 Bat Myths Busted

    Bats have long been shrouded in mystery and misconception. Their nocturnal habits, unique appearance, and association with darkness have fueled numerous myths and superstitions. This article aims to dispel these falsehoods, revealing the true nature of these vital mammals. Learn to appreciate...
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    Does Gravel in Pots Increase Drainage – The Latest Science

    Logic would have you believe that adding gravel or pot shards in the bottom of a pot or container will increase drainage and this has been a common practice for a long time. More recently some gardening experts and scientists have declared this to be a myth, claiming that gravel does not...
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    Should You Use Drainage in Your Pots?

    It used to be very common to add drainage material, such as rocks, Leca, or clay pot shards in the bottom of pots for added drainage. Then it was claimed that this is a myth and it does not work. But then some new science this year upsets everything by showing drainage material may actually ...
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    How to Bet on Sports Safely in the United States

    In only the last four years, betting on sports has made its way from the margins of society into the mainstream. The long-standing anti-gambling stigma that has been rapidly eroding in American popular culture has resulted in the growth of a massive legal sports betting sector that is now worth...
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    This Week in Gaming News: October 28th – November 3rd

    With Halloween well and truly behind us, we now look ahead to Christmas, and, more importantly (from the gaming calendar’s perspective, at least), to the Game Awards. Generally speaking, if companies have big announcements to make, those announcements will be made at big events; think Gamescom...
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    This Week in Gaming News: November 4th – November 10th, 2024

    If you’re based in the US, you’ve probably already begun your countdown to Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November each year. You may or may not also be processing some feelings about this year’s US election, but either way, we welcome you to join us as we take another look...
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    This Week in Gaming News: November 11th – November 17th, 2024

    It’s time once again to step into the time machine we conveniently keep around here to take another look at the gaming news that’s happened in the week that’s just gone by. As we’ve said before, the weeks prior to December’s Game Awards are often fairly quiet, but that doesn’t mean nothing’s...
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    This Week in Gaming News: November 18th – November 24th, 2024

    It’s fair to say that mid-to-late November feels very much like the lead-up to The Game Awards, a major ceremony that takes place in December each year. At The Game Awards, not only are the most exceptional games of their respective year recognised and lauded, but new game announcements are made...
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    The Best Games for December 2024

    The countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun, and what better way to celebrate the holiday – whether you celebrate Christmas or a different occasion – than with some great games? Believe it or not, December is often a slightly quieter month for games; although it’s the month in which...
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    This Week in Gaming News: November 25th – December 1st, 2024

    Another week has come to an end, and if you’re a regular reader, you’ll know what that means: it’s once again time to take a look at the events of the past week in the gaming industry. We’re in the midst of what many might consider to be a transitional period for the world of [...] The post...
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    This Week in Gaming News: December 2nd – December 8th, 2024

    We’re fast approaching the week of the Game Awards, which is traditionally when many big companies and studios announce what’s next in their pipeline, and that means a lot of studios are likely holding onto their big news for this occasion. As such, the week or so before the Game Awards airs can...
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    This Week in Gaming News: December 9th – December 15th, 2024

    This week saw the airing of the annual Game Awards ceremony, and it was a doozy of a show this year, with plenty of new announcements and surprises to sink our teeth into. Whether it’s revivals of classic Capcom franchises, PC ports of critically-acclaimed PlayStation games, or unexpected...
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    This Week in Gaming News: December 16th – December 22nd, 2024

    With the Game Awards well and truly over and done with for another year, we can now look forward to Christmas and the New Year, a period during which news generally quiets down. That’s not to say nothing’s happening, of course; we’ve got plenty to highlight as part of our rundown. It just means...
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    Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox? PlayStation Exclusive Status Explained

    Helldivers 2 has sparked excitement among gamers since its release. Many Xbox owners are eager to join the action-packed cooperative shooter. But can they? Helldivers 2 is not available on Xbox consoles. The game is currently only playable on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms. This may disappoint...
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    How to Change Xbox Gamertag: Quick and Easy Steps for 2025

    Changing your Xbox gamertag can give your gaming profile a fresh look. It’s a simple process that lets you pick a new name for your online identity. You can change your Xbox gamertag once for free, and after that, you’ll need to pay a small fee. Gamertags are unique to each player and show up...
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