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Ask the Master Gardener: Pinching back flowers, what potting mix to use for starting seeds
This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.
Study finds a good Sphagnum moss layer growth improves carbon sequestration in restored peatlands
In a study published in Restoration Ecology, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland measured post-restoration ...
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Taste Test: This Solid American Single Malt Dials in Its Smoke With Homegrown Peat
“So far, the flavors trend toward the earthier end of peat, moss and sage, with lighter charred wood notes. This character contrasts the medicinal and overt wood smoke found in other peated ...
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Good Sphagnum moss layer growth improves carbon sequestration in restored peatlands
Researchers measured post-restoration Sphagnum moss layer growth on 18 peatland sites in Finland 10 years after restoration. According to the study, a thick Sphagnum moss layer forms rapidly during ...
The Irish Times10d
Gamma rays could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions here on earth
A new way to locate peat soils using gamma ray detectors mounted on aircraft has been developed by Irish scientists. Most of Ireland’s peatlands emit carbon because of land drainage and peat ...
Shropshire Star12d
Shamrock tradition dates back decades
US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Niall Carson/PA) The bowl of shamrock presented to US President Donald Trump by Irish premier Micheal Martin is ...
The Georgia Straight13d
Top 8 Best Irish Sea Moss Supplements in 2025
The red algae, Chondrus crispus—commonly recognized by the name Irish sea moss—prospers along the harsh shores of the northern Atlantic. For a long period, it has held a significant role in ...
The Irish Times27d
From peat to progress: How Irish businesses are pioneering a sustainable future with EU support
Ireland is undergoing a significant transformation as it moves away from peat production and other carbon ... who became chief executive of the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation in 2020, his journey ...
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Shamrock Shindig fundraiser supports local families
They gave us a hand up." St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and this weekend, many celebrations will take place, including the highly anticipated Shamrock Shindig. This annual event ...
The Mirror9d
Woman's 'best' way to water orchids - and it only takes five minutes a week
I soak them for about 10 minutes, then allow them to fully drain. "Prior to this, I had removed the nursery peat moss cube and dying roots, and re-potted in miracle grow orchid bark. They get a ...
Irish Examiner26d
From peat to progress: How Irish businesses are pioneering a sustainable future with EU support
As Ireland works toward halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050, discover the EU-funded Irish businesses ... as it moves away from peat production and other carbon ...