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Researchers at St. Francis Xavier University are examining the impacts of warming winters on Nova Scotia’s lady beetle population and what a decline could mean for the wider ecosystem.

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From silencing squeaky metalworks to killing weeds, cooking oil does more than impart delicious flavors to food. But as with everything, there are caveats.

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Pour 1 box of Coarse Kosher or Sea Salt in a roaster pan. Layer fresh herbs on top. Place in oven at 250◦ until herbs are ...

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For keen veggie growers and rose enthusiasts, aphids can be a real bane to your gardening dreams. These little insects are not only sap suckers – literally sucking the life out of plants – but they ...