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Is the loss of the Grasslands Trust a harbinger for the fate of the natural environment?

Is the loss of the Grasslands Trust a harbinger for the fate of the natural environment? | 100 Acre Wood | Scoop.it

News that the Grasslands Trust has gone into liquidation marks a sad day.  Grassland in Britain is threatened and diminishing, and the loss of such an important champion for this habitat should worry us all.  Around 97 per cent of lowland meadows have been lost on the last 75 years, and one in five of our wild grasses and flowers and threatened with extinction.

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3 Eco-Friendly Weed Killers While We Wait for the Weed-Killing Lasers

3 Eco-Friendly Weed Killers While We Wait for the Weed-Killing Lasers | 100 Acre Wood | Scoop.it
Got weeds? Three ways to kill weeds naturally with household items.

 

Here are three ways you can kill weeds in your garden without reaching for toxic herbicides. . . .


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8 Weeds You Can Eat: Organic Gardening

8 Weeds You Can Eat: Organic Gardening | 100 Acre Wood | Scoop.it

"Here are some suggestions for finding free munchies in your backyard. Just remember to ID them with a credible source if you’re not plant-savvy—there's even an app for that! If you've got a smart phone, download the Wild Edibles app created by Steve Brill, a botanist known for giving edible-plant tours of New York City's Central Park. Also, wash your harvest thoroughly before consuming, and steer clear of areas that may have been treated with chemicals or pesticides."

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