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How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?

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How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?

The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away.

By Christina Jewett

It’s OK to Get Carried Away When You’re Shopping for Flower Seeds

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It’s OK to Get Carried Away When You’re Shopping for Flower Seeds

Here’s how to make sure those impulse catalog purchases result in happy surprises — not buyer’s remorse.

By Margaret Roach

Mistletoe: A Brief and Strange History

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Mistletoe: A Brief and Strange History

How a hemiparasitic shrub became a symbol of romantic high jinks and holiday cheer.

By Susan Shain

Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian

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Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian

The storm destroyed up to 300,000 beehives, the Florida State Beekeepers Association said. The loss could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s food supply.

By Remy Tumin