When potting soil dries out too much, it gets crusty and won't soak up water well. Immerse the pot in water, water from the ...

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Grape planthoppers on a grape leaf. Helpline volunteers from the UC Master Gardener Program will answer questions as part of their monthly Advice to Grow By workshops in July. Kim Wilson One of the ...

Arsenic in rice can harm your health. Consumer Reports' 2026 tests identify rices low in arsenic. Plus CR has tips for reducing the risk from arsenic in rice.

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New $63 million IDOT Materials Testing and Research Center opens in Springfield, improving road and bridge testing, research, ...