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WASHINGTON, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research has long established the anti-inflammatory benefits of tart cherries, often linked to the fruit's powerful red compounds called anthocyanins. According to new studies presented today at the prestigious Experimental Biology annual conference in Boston, MA., tart cherries could also have surprising new benefits - helping support strong bones and reducing stroke-related complications. The studies found: Reduced Risk of Bone...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online In celebration of Earth Day 2013, one non-profit organization made a bold attempt to preserve one of America’s oldest natural treasures. By protecting and preserving California’s ancient redwood trees, the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive (AATA) is hoping that the towering timbers will be saved from climate change. Earth Day, which was celebrated yesterday (Apr 22), is a time for people to make a stand for environmental...
Organic extra virgin olive oil advocate Flavor Your Life issues a statement outlining recipes that help maintain a healthy and hearty diet by using olive oil. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 On April 19, Flavor Your Life, an Italian extra virgin olive oil advocacy group, releases a statement describing the benefits of using organic extra virgin olive oil in cooking and provides recipes for individuals to try at home. Flavor Your Life reports that extra virgin olive oil has many health...
American Botanical Council Clarifies Importance of Ginkgo Toxicology Report AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) says that clinically tested ginkgo extracts sold as dietary supplements in the United States are safe for most consumers. The ABC statement follows news of the publication of a report by the National Toxicology Program that showed that a special formulation of a Chinese ginkgo extract produced cancers in...
Global Goods Inc. presents an ultra hydrating lotion with a unique blend of exotic ingredients like Coconut Water, Coconut Oil, Agave Nectar and Mexican Vanilla for all skin types. Highland, UT (PRWEB) April 17, 2013 Global Goods Inc., a leading producer of organic cold pressed coconut oil and Agave Nectar, is proud to introduce its newest product line Cocavé (co-cah-vey) Body Cream. Cocavé blends three exotic ingredients that work together to nourish your skin; Coconut Oil,...
Partiestogrow.com is celebrating Earth day and will include 12 additional seed packets with every flower party favor order placed in April for a total of 24 packets with each kit! That's an extra 12 seed packets to plant in the garden or on the deck and patio. Lebanon NJ (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 In celebration of Earth Day this month, PartiesToGrow.com is giving away an extra 12 seed packets with every order! Order the flower party favor pack in the month of April and receive extra...
LONDON, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- We've had our first glimpse of warmer weather, so it won't be long before we're dining alfresco, holding family BBQs and having outdoor parties. If you're planning on entertaining in your garden this year, now's the time to get your gardening gloves on and start making your outdoor space the perfect spot for relaxing with friends. Online garden centre Plant Me Now has put together their top 10 tips to get your garden summer-ready:...
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleflora, the world's leading floral delivery service, and Tributes.com, the popular online source for local and national obituary news, announced today a new partnership that will assist consumers in purchasing premium assortments of sympathy flowers, plants and gifts. With their same day advantage and their 100 percent hand-arranged and delivered approach, Teleflora is making it easier for Tributes.com users to express their sympathy and...
The leading online Chinese florist, Chinaflowershop.com, is helping people stay connected with friends and family in China by offering same-day delivery across much of the country if orders are placed before 2pm in the recipient’s time zone. While their loved ones may be thousands of miles away, sending beautiful flowers to China, Chinaflowersshop.com can help customers feel that much closer to them today. Guangzhou, China (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 Flower delivery to China may once have...
The horse chestnut tree that served as a symbol of inspiration and peace for Anne Frank during World War II lives on through a rare sapling to be planted at the world’s largest children’s museum. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis will be the first of only 11 sites in the United States to plant one. Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 The horse chestnut tree that served as a symbol of inspiration and peace for Anne Frank during World War II lives on through a rare sapling...
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Seed saving is the preserving of seeds from mature vegetables, herbs, and flowers used in subsequent years along with bulbs and tubers. Home gardeners have saved seeds for generations and the practice is now becoming common with organic farmers as well as permaculturists. Growers will clone plants so as not to produce seeds keeping the plant “true to type” to the parent plant. True to type refers to the characteristics of the parent plant such as large fruit/blooms. Plants...
Perennial plants live for two years or more. Perennials differ from annuals and biennials with annuals replanted every year and biennials every other year. Perennial’s that bloom during spring and summer will die back in autumn, rest during the winter, then re-grow the following spring from the existing root-stock; these are also known as deciduous perennials. If the climate is continually warm, a perennial will continually grow and produce flowers and or fruit. A perennial relocated from...
Biennial plants have a two year life cycle; roots, stems and leaves in the first year with flowers following the next year after a cold winter dormant period. Biennials will produce seed and fruit before dying. There are not as many biennial plants as there are perennials or annuals. Biennial plants, when exposed to extreme climate conditions, may have a shortened life cycle of a few months especially if the plants were exposed to colder than normal temperatures. Most biennials can be...
Annuals are plants that flower and/or set fruit in one growing season. Most vegetables are annuals as well as domesticated grains. Vegetables such as carrot and celery are biennials grown as an annual whereas tomato and bell pepper are perennials and grown as an annual. Annuals grow well mixed in with perennials and biennials. There are also ornamental flowers that are perennials in one region and an annual in another. An annual can produce seeds that continue the life cycle in as little...
The International Journal of Plant Sciences is a scientific botanical journal published by the University of Chicago Press. It was known as the Botanical Bulletin from 1875-1876 and as the Botanical Gazette from 1876-1991. This journal covers botanical research including genetics and genomics, developmental cell biology, biochemistry and physiology, morphology structure, systematics, plant-microbial interactions, paleo-botany, evolution, and ecology. This journal also publishes important...
