African violets can be propagated any time of year, but the best time is during spring. You can grow your propagated African ...

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(Dick) (Chester-le-Street) Passed away on the 12th March 2025, aged 89. Much loved husband of the late Margaret and a dearly ...

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Ecosystems which have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the ...

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Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa’s state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and ...