– Manuscript – Healthy plants are the most important part of a growing garden. And one of the best ways to keep plants healthy is to make sure the soil’s chemical pH level is correct. Every plant grows best in a specific pH level. The right pH level lets the plant take in the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and grow. Because the preferred levels are different for every … [Read more...] about For Healthy Plants, Test Your Garden’s Soil
Archives for June 2023
UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’
– Manuscript – The United Nations’ weather agency reports that world temperatures are likely to reach dangerous levels within the next five years. The World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, released a report on the subject Wednesday. It said the 1.5 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures might be temporary. But, the agency noted, such a rise would break the limit sought … [Read more...] about UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’
Nigerian Chef Sets Record for Longest Cooking Shift
– Manuscript – Hilda Baci is a chef in Lagos, Nigeria. She recently stayed in the kitchen for 100 hours and only took short breaks each hour. She started cooking on May 11 and did not stop until May 15. Baci’s goal was to break the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time. An Indian chef set the current record of 87 hours, 45 minutes in 2019. Baci made classic … [Read more...] about Nigerian Chef Sets Record for Longest Cooking Shift
Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas
– Manuscript – American electric carmaker Tesla has broken ground on a new lithium processing center it says will support the production of up to 1 million vehicles by 2025. When completed, the factory in the state of Texas will be the largest lithium processor in North America, Reuters news agency reported. The operation will push Tesla outside its main business of … [Read more...] about Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas
‘Harden Off’ Plants Before Placing Them Outside
– Manuscript – The month of May is the best planting time in many areas in the northern half of the world. Many gardeners are visiting garden centers now to buy plants. Those who have grown plants from seeds indoors may be getting ready to plant them in the garden at about this time. However, seedlings cannot usually go straight from an indoor growing area to outdoor … [Read more...] about ‘Harden Off’ Plants Before Placing Them Outside
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