– Manuscript – Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners – and for good reason. A meadow is a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass. Meadows are easy to take care of, do well with little water, and provide food for birds, animals, and insects. And they are nice to look at. Wildflowers are native plants. So, if you want to … [Read more...] about When Planting a Meadow, Think of Your Garden Conditions
Doubt (News Words)
Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. The International Criminal Court has charged Russian president Vladimir Putin with war crimes. Doubt The court accuses Putin of unlawfully moving at least 100 children from Ukraine to Russia. Ukrainians in the capital, Kyiv, agree with the court. But many doubt the leader will be held responsible any time soon. To doubt … [Read more...] about Doubt (News Words)
To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Pockets are super useful. They can hold things like money. But how does money burn a hole in your pocket? Let's listen. To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Speaker A: Guess what, Anna? I won $500 last week!Speaker B: That's great! Dan, remember to save some of it.Speaker A: I spent it.Speaker B: What? All of it?Speaker A: … [Read more...] about To Burn a Hole in Your Pocket (Idioms)
Starting Plants from Seeds
– Manuscript – As spring progresses in the northern half of the world, stores are offering gardeners many choices for seeds. Starting a garden from seeds, rather than buying young plants, is a low-cost way to enjoy many kinds of flowers and food crops. Looking through catalogs that offer mail-order seeds is one way to get them. Choosing seeds from racks at local … [Read more...] about Starting Plants from Seeds
Waste Pickers Help Fight Climate Change
Along the streets of Malabon in the Philippines, Marilene Capentes pushes a cart every morning except Sundays. The city of Malabon is just north of the capital, Manila. Capentes is a waste picker. She collects bags of separated garbage, placing food waste in one container. This material will be turned into compost at the local recycling facility. The rest of the waste goes … [Read more...] about Waste Pickers Help Fight Climate Change
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