Ecosystems of the Rainforest

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Ecosystems of the Rainforest

Rainforest habitats are layered, wet, shaded, noisy, and tightly connected. Learn how canopy life, soils, rivers, fungi, animals, and people shape them.

Top 5 Longest Rivers In the World

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Top 5 Longest Rivers In the World

The top 5 longest rivers in the world are usually listed as the Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi-Missouri system, and Yenisei-Angara system, with caveats.

Flowering Trees in Utah

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Flowering Trees in Utah

Utah flowering trees need more than spring blooms. Choose by climate, soil, water, mature size, invasive risk, fruit drop, maintenance, and site space.

The Best in Fall Produce

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The Best in Fall Produce

Fall produce is more than pumpkins. Use apples, pears, squash, roots, brassicas, greens, grapes, cranberries, and herbs with better shopping and storage habits.

Top 10 Summer Fruits & Vegetables

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Top 10 Summer Fruits & Vegetables

Summer fruits and vegetables are easier to use well when season, local availability, ripeness, storage, hydration, cooking use, and safety are considered.

Top 10 Spring Vegetables

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Top 10 Spring Vegetables

Spring vegetables are best when bought fresh, cooked lightly, stored correctly, and matched to their texture, from asparagus and peas to greens and radishes.

Exploring Root Vegetables

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Exploring Root Vegetables

Root vegetables are practical, seasonal, and flexible. Learn how carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, radishes, potatoes, and sweet potatoes work.