The “Highly Effective Tropical Gardening” is a weekly Podcast hosted by Anne Gachuhi (Founder: Home Gardening Support Network). You will get weekly tropical gardening tips, strategies, and practical advice. Topics will include proper gardening techniques, controlling garden pests and plant diseases, proper pruning, lawn care, soil fertility, organic gardening, garden planning, growing vegetables and flowers, orchard management, hydroponics, aquaponics, landscaping, how to get more from your ...
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Single topic deep dives. Bite-sized episodes. Expert advice to help you work smarter and manage better — remotely. For distributed team leaders and remote professionals. Podcast FKA "Outside the Valley."
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Your source for research-based information for the farm, garden, and home. These mini-trainings will give you entry to mid-level information that is easily digestible. If you are looking to improve your health, the health of your farm or garden, or simply better understand our food system, tune in. We bring Extension education to your pocket in 30 minutes or less. We need your feedback! Please share your thoughts and ideas at: https://bit.ly/ExtensionCallingEvaluation. Recorded by Karen Cox ...
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Welcome to the Cabin. I’m Shawn James, the host of the My Self Reliance podcast and YouTube channel. This is the story of how I am withdrawing from modern society to pursue a free, natural, healthy, meaningful and satisfying life and how you can too. Join me as I build an off grid homestead in the wilderness complete with log cabins, an outdoor kitchen, a wood-fired sauna, lumber mill, vegetable garden, fruit orchard, food forest and haven for wildlife.
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A series of interviews with California Fig lovers – from growers to chefs to retailers to dietitians – celebrating the quality, nutrients, and benefits of California grown figs. This series covers everything from sustainable growing practices and health benefits of California Figs to the many uses of California Figs, including many great snack and meal ideas. After listening, you will be hungry and informed!
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There are thousands of talented people working behind the scenes in tourism, hospitality, events and destination marketing. Are you one of them? Join me, Kelly Ballard, as I chat with award-winning business owners and those making magic in attracting and delighting visitors in the West of England, UK. If you're wanting to connect with and learn from others in the visitor economy, this show is for you. For more information about me and the show, visit www.visitorelves.co.uk
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optimise are thrilled to host the riskologists podcast, where we will be speaking with some of risk management’s most respected and esteemed thought leaders from across the UK and beyond. Throughout the opening series of riskologists, we will be chatting intimately with our distinguished guests to firstly understand how their journey into risk management began, as well as delving into their unique insights and invaluable first hand experiences, around some of the industry’s most pressing top ...
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Podcasts about the joy of walking an official long distance path (LDP) in the UK. From the planning and scheduling to the discovery of some hidden treats and secrets about the British countryside. I'm planning to walk a self-contained LDP in each of the 38 English Counties. Oxfordshire, Essex and Bucks have already been walked. The first series of this podcast covers the Warwickshire (Centenary) Way walked in 2021 and series 2 covers the Worcestershire Way. So 'walk this way' as you discover ...
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Managing drought in crops, gardens, and orchards
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If you are in an area facing drought, there are a few things you can do to protect your crops beyond irrigation.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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This episode is a little different as we are boosting the signal to share information about assistance programs for farms to deal with the impacts of this extended drought period. Please note that the speakers here are from the Potomac Highlands and you will need to contact your local service providers to learn about the NRCS programs open to your …
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Drought is hard on all plants, even the mighty oak. Early leaf drop, root loss, and increased danger of predation by insects are but a few of the impacts. Watering orchard, yard, and street trees can help keep them strong for many years to come.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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If you are looking to expand your spring flowering, you have to plan ahead. September is a great time to plant new bulbs, corms, and rhizomes. Enjoy greater success with proper vernalization, planting, and placement.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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It has been a harsh summer. Many pastures and hayfields are dry and crispy. Luckily, we snagged this amazing interview from Ed Rayburn before he retired on what you need to do to bring them back!על ידי Karen Cox and Ed Rayburn
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If you raise livestock, you are a grass farmer. Hay and forage are key to meeting your management goals and making a profit. But, do you know where you can cut corners and where you can't?על ידי Dan Lima
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EP. 46 Lorraine Jarvie - General Manager of Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, talks luxury hotel management and Bridgerton
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Send us a Text Message. In my final episode of Series 3, I have a special guest, the wonderful and oh-so-stylish Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager of the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. This hotel has a five-star (red) rating and is one of the top 2% in the country. With 40 bedrooms and 140 staff (180 during busy periods), the Royal Crescent is not on…
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Food waste and Yard waste make a nearly 10 million ton per year problem. But there is one simple thing we can do to make a big impact, compost. You can compost nearly anywhere and on any scale as long as you follow a few simple rules. Give it a try and make a difference in your landfill (and get free fertilizer while you're at it)!…
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EP. 45 Making Bristol city centre a more sustainable and enjoyable place to visit with Tom Swithinbank from Bristol BIDs
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this week's podcast, where I’m going behind the scenes of Bristol City Centre and talking to Tom Swithinbank. Tom's work involves helping businesses become more sustainable and making the city a more appealing place to visit. Tom works for Visit West, specifically for the Business Improvement Districts, which supp…
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Weather Extremes = Hard Decisions on the farm
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The lack of rain and heat has impacted our cool season grasses. If you're looking at a lost second cut of hay or stalled growth in the pasture, it's time to look at how the rest of the year is going to play out. Avoid overgrazing pastures to eek out the summer. Feeding hay is a better way to put weight on right now. Then, look at how that extra hay…
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EP 44 From Boomtown to Wake the Tiger - How this festival organiser created a successful visitor attraction in the heart of Bristol
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, my conversation with Graham MacVoy, Managing Director of the visitor attraction Wake the Tiger in Bristol, truly blew my mind. Wake the Tiger is the permanent 'baby' created by the team running the unique Boomtown festival. The pandemic has much to answer for, but it gave Graham and his directors the head…
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Beef Quality Assurance, better for you and the cows!
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Improving the quality of the beef on the consumers plate is more than just making sure you have the correct amount of marbling, and the right species mix of cattle. It's making sure you are doing all you can to care for the animal as it's being raised and brought to market. Caring for the animal includes handling, managing medications, keeping it c…
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Summer is a working season for some and a vacationing season for others. Sometimes family will visit the farm. Are you doing all you can to help keep them safe? How about keeping yourself safe? We go over several recommendations for working around equipment, electricity, and more. Stay hydrated and stay safe!…
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43: Vicki Jones talks about setting up her award-winning Glampsite and YouTube channel 'Tractors and Cream' in Somerset
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s podcast, I’m heading to the Somerset levels to chat with Vicki Jones, owner of the award-winning Tractors & Cream glampsite. Vicki and her husband Bryan worked in the hotel trade before they decided to upsticks and create their own hospitality business. After feeling the pain of putting up the yurts each year, the…
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As we get outside more to enjoy the nice weather, it is important to remember about those little blood suckers hiding in the grass. Even well manacured lawns can be home to ticks. Know the risks, use repellents, and always do tick checks.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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It's finally here! The time for planting is now! Memorial Day weekend is commonly looked to as our official frost free date and when soil temperatures are in 60's. So if you're dreaming of sweet corn roasting on an open fire later this year, it's time to get out and get it planted.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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Rhododendrons and azaleas are some of the most beautiful plants in our spring landscape. They are tough and the deer don't prize their foliage. However, they do have problems. Most often the issues are caused by poor growing conditions which invite disease to take hold. We go over some of the big ones today. Images and more details can be found her…
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EP 42 Ticketing system frustrations? Make yours work more effectively for you with Sarah Bagg
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Bagg, founder of ReWork Consulting, about getting the best ticketing or booking system to support your business needs. As a marketer, I've worked with several solutions, and I've noticed that most of them lack the automated link from email to CRM system. As a result,…
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EP 41 How working with the overseas travel trade could really help your business, with Jon Chamberlain and Mike Newman
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Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, we focus on increasing bookings from inbound travellers or overseas tourists through the travel trade. My guests are Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing for VisitWest, and Mike Newman of B2Me Tourism Marketing. Jon has been working for 11 years to promote Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas as a …
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Turf grass takes effort. If you want a healthy lawn, there are some steps you can't ignore. Sharpening your mower blades is just one of them. Please check out our website: https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/lawn for more information after the show.על ידי Karen Cox and Dan Lima
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Storm damage can be rough. A tree failure in a storm can be devastating. There are several things you can do to help your trees weather storms better, but you may be thinking of the wrong ones and making the risk greater.על ידי Karen Cox and Daniel Lima
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HPAI: What's the to do for bird flu?
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Guest Erika Lyon from OSU Extension joins us to discuss the news surrounding highly pathogenic avian influenza including symptoms and biosecurity steps. We also give some quick tips for consumers. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/defend-the-flock https://u.osu.edu/poultry/files/2022/04/Avian-Influenza-Trifold.pdf https://w…
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Quickly remove all flood debris, including poisonous plants, from fields. Vaccinate all livestock, including horses, exposed to flooded areas during or immediately after the flood. Check with your veterinarian about which clostridial and tetanus vaccines to use for your animals and if you will need boosters. Closely inspect all livestock that were …
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Harvested Forage Affected by Floodwaters
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Flooded hay and baleage can cause illness or death to livestock. Discard dry hay that has been soaked by flood water, do not use for feed. Inline wrapped baleage that was not fully sealed on both ends should not be fed to livestock. Individual baleage rolls wrapped in undamaged plastic may be useable if certain conditions are met. Contact your loca…
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Following are Flood Recovery tips from the W.V.U. Extension Service. Until tested, flooded feeds should be considered harmful to animals. After a flood, wet feed and grain will begin to heat and mold very quickly, leading to spoilage, mycotoxins, and potential spontaneous combustion. Remove unaffected grain and bales immediately and store them sepa…
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If flood waters have covered your garden, consider the produce unsafe to eat for humans or animals. If flood waters have contacted the edible portion of a crop it is illegal to sell. If touched by flood waters discard: leafy vegetables, fleshy fruits or vegetables (like tomatoes, berries, & summer squash), corn, grains, and even produce with a hard…
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Standing Forage affected by flood waters
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Remove livestock from flood damaged pastures. Provide clean water and clean forage. Flooded forages should not be fed. Cut flooded pasture and hay fields to a 2 to 4-inch stubble height. Don’t breathe silt dust, wear a mask. Document amount of lost forage. Do not make hay from or graze flooded fields until grass has regrown to a height of 8-10 inch…
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Flooding in the Pantry part 2 – canned goods
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Floodwaters can make foods unsafe. If you have a question about the safety of any food item, throw it out. Undented cans of food without rust can be saved if they are washed and sanitized before opening. To sanitize steel cans: Put on rubber gloves then remove paper labels and set aside. Wash cans in a strong detergent solution. Use a brush to remo…
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Food touched by floodwaters can make you very sick. Discard any and all food if it came in contact with flood water. The only exceptions are foods canned by a manufacturer. Flooded foods you must discard include anything that was open, fresh produce, meat, and eggs. Throw out any food in boxes, plastic containers, and other packages, including glas…
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Unroll or spread Flood damaged hay to allow it to decompose more quickly and prevent fires. Place hay in areas which need erosion control or nutrients. Protect your lungs, wear a mask the entire time you work with flood damaged forages. Do not unroll hay in areas where livestock are currently or will be placed before the hay fully decomposes. Do no…
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Humans aren’t the only ones displaced by floods. Snakes and other animals are also moved and frightened. Watch out for poisonous snakes that may have come into buildings with flood waters. Use a stick to poke through debris before entering an area. Pets often get separated from their owners. Take a photo or description of your lost animal with a co…
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After a flood: Dirty Waters and Thirst
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Most counties experiencing a flood will be under a boil order until plant operations can be restored. Use bottled water, clear water that has been boiled for 5-10 minutes, or chemically disinfected water (5 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water) for handwashing, food prep, and drinking. Undamaged water heaters often hold water but it …
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After a flood: Inspect Buildings and Look for Fire Hazards
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Once an area has been cleared for you to return, stay out of any buildings where flood waters remain. Avoid using candles or open flames. Instead use battery-powered lanterns or flashlights to reduce fire hazards. Before entering, examine walls, floors, doors, windows, and staircases to see if the building has shifted. Inspect foundations for crack…
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This is WVU Extension reminding you to sanitize private water supplies before drinking, washing dishes, brushing teeth, washing and preparing food, or making ice. Floodwaters carry organisms that can lead to illness or death. Disinfect all wells, springs, cisterns, pumps and pipes exposed to flood water. Use bleach containing 5.25% available chlori…
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Watch your Feet and be Wary of Electricity
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There are many dangers hiding after floodwaters recede. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. The most common injury following a disaster is cut feet. Cuts or open wounds that are exposed to flood waters can invite serious infection, including tetanus, and warrant medical attention. Rubber gloves and rubber boots with hard soles are recommended. Pay close …
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Before You Enter a Flooded Basement conduct the following steps to keep you safe. Turn off the electricity and gas. Check outside cellar walls for possible cave-ins, evidence of structural damage, or other hazards. Open doors and windows. If you need to pump the water out of your basement, do so in stages. Remove no more than one-third of the water…
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WVU Extension sends these tips to help during flood recovery efforts. As the flood waters recede and you are allowed back into your home or business to assess the damage make sure you take lots of pictures of the building and its contents to document damages for insurance claims. Keep watch for electrical dangers and report downed power lines immed…
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The West Virginia University Extension Service sends these tips to help keep you safe during disaster recovery efforts. While we all want to help, for now, stay away from disaster areas. Your presence can interfere with rescue and emergency operators as well as putting yourself at risk. Contact local coordinators of volunteer efforts such as Volunt…
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Quick tips to stay safe in flood conditions.על ידי Karen Cox
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Wheeling’s new Tree City USA status brings questions about Bradford Pears, and spring temperatures signal the Belmont County Plant Swap, but mostly we cover some core concepts for using pesticides safely.על ידי Karen Cox and Daniel Lima
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This is a brief begginers guide to help you be a better bunny lover. We need your feedback! Please share your thoughts and ideas at: https://bit.ly/ExtensionCallingEvaluation.על ידי Karen Cox and Daniel Lima
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EP 40 - The state of the domestic group market in 2024, with Steve Reed Tourism
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Send us a Text Message. Today's Marketing Insights is all about the 'groups' market. For many years, the domestic group travel or coach tour industry has been an important part of the UK’s tourism industry. Groups have historically been guaranteed business for many tourism organisations, with up to 50 people on a coach coming often during week day …
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Adding native shrubs to your landscaping is a fun way to improve the habitat of local birds and butterflies. We offer several options and discuss their characteristics. More great info can be found here: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5813על ידי Karen Cox and Daniel Lima
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If you have more than a few trees in your backyard, you may be wondering what you can do with them. A lot of what you can do is determined by what you want to have in 50 or 100 years. Trees and forests take time to grow and one mistake can last generations. Start off on the right foot by listening in!…
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EP 39 Easy tips for mastering your email marketing with Sarah Orchard - Marketing Insight
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode is all about email marketing and the simple things you can do to make it work more effectively to drive bookings. Joining me on the show is Sarah Orchard of Get Fully Booked. Sarah runs a marketing programme that helps small independent accommodation businesses improve their marketing and increase their direc…
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Silvopasture: Can livestock production really coexist with trees?
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Silvopasture is not a new concept. However, our methods of implementing it have changed. There are indeed ways that cattle can coexist with timber management, but there are significant limitations. We touch on some of those concepts, but if you want to get mooving, we recommend digging deeper by checking out: https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2018/07/…
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EP 38 Behind the scenes at the Royal International Air Tattoo, Cotswolds with Simon Hough
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Send us a Text Message. If large open-air events or air shows are your thing, you'll love this episode. In today’s podcast, I chat with Simon Hough, Head of Commercial Activities and Hospitality at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the largest military airshow in the world. We chat about the event and everything that goes into its creation…
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EP 37 Marketing Insight - How to work with influencers in 2024 with Claire Robinson, Weekend Candy
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode is the first of my Marketing Insights series. In it, I’m talking to the lovely Claire Robinson, founder and Creative Director of WeekendCandy.com, about the world of influencer marketing and how to work with Influencers in 2024. Claire shares several tips on how to find the right people to work with and get t…
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In the last epsisode we reviewed the importance in identifying the weed you are trying to control. This time we will focus more on the variety of control methods available. It is important to use multiple techniques or an integrated approach. This will help prevent your weed problem from getting worse while also protecting the environment and your …
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Weeds are a challenge regardless of whether you are growing a lawn, flowers, pasture, or row crops. The broad variety of weeds means we need to have a variety of treatment methods. Integrated Weed Management is the combination of multiple activities to gain better control of those pesky weeds. This segment discusses how the differences in weeds can…
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