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The Callery pear will be illegal to buy, sell or plant in Illinois starting Jan. 1, 2028 as the state expands its Exotic Weed ...

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Invasive species are eating through Indiana forests and front lawns. Here are 5 species you might have growing in your yard uninvited.

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To get a 5% solution using a 40% distilled spirit (gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila — do not use beer or wine), you add one ...

You can grow cherries indoors with an eye toward fruit, beauty, or both. You should look for dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties first and foremost, but since your fruit harvest will likely be minimal, you ...

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