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How to get an ‘earth’ in your garden

When I grew up in a small town in western Scotland, the most popular garden plant was the white birch.It was the one that had the widest spread of any tree in the garden.It is one of the most widely grown trees in the world.White birch, which can grow up to 8 metres high, is

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How Christmas trees are being planted on Mendocino Farms

In an effort to combat a drought and preserve a tree species that is dying, Mendocinians are planting Christmas trees on farms.The trees are made of recycled wood, and can be planted at any time of the year.“The trees are not meant to last forever.They’re meant to grow into a tree that is sustainable, and

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