Agent Orange cleanup, efforts critical to ties with Vietnam jeopardized by USAID cuts
A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, ...
Gardening: Best way to improve soil is to add compost
I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil ...
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Garden Guide: The secret to reviving dry soil in your garden
The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...
Takeaways from the AP's report on how USAID cuts are imperiling Agent Orange cleanup
A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, ...
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FEMA rejects call by Newsom’s office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants
Federal officials have said cleanup crews won’t return to remove additional layers of soil if contamination is found, nor will they bring in clean soil to add on top. “We encourage the state ...
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Clean soil and park improvements coming to Graham Edward Martin Park
Park improvements, funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant and federal earmark funds, are coming to Lt. Graham Edward Martin Park ...
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Cleaning Flower Beds and Pathways to Prepare for a Productive Spring Planting
When winter ends and spring starts, bloom gardeners need to begin essential preparation work for flower beds while maintaining their paths for fresh growth. Preparing a clean ordered garden space ...