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Syngenta’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo courtesy Syngenta)

Italian court upholds veto against Syngenta purchase of seed producer

By GFM Network News, Reuters April 14, 2022

Rome | Reuters — An Italian administrative court ruled that a government veto of the purchase of seed producer Verisem by Chinese-owned Syngenta was valid, the agrochemicals giant said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Mario Draghi blocked the proposed takeover in October, the second time he used the special “golden power” rules to ward off an

Fresh herbs from the garden are a taste sensation.

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Fresh herbs are an excellent way to add a hit of flavour without any salt

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 28, 2019

When I want to relax a bit, I meander outside to tend my backyard plants, which include a variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs. I don’t even mind weeding (too much) because my vegetable and herb gardens are in elevated four-foot-wide by eight-foot-long garden boxes. My garden beds are about three feet off the ground,

Dill (left) must be succession planted throughout the winter, a tall container of mint (centre), and a pot of chives (right), ragged because of constant use.

Country Crossroads, Other

Have a supply of herbs to use all winter

Frozen ones are good to use in cooked dishes but have some growing in pots too

By Albert Parsons March 15, 2019

We are still in the depths of winter even though the days are getting longer, so although cutting herbs from outdoor plants is out of the question, it is relatively easy to have a few herbs on hand indoors. All it takes is a bit of planning in the fall and/or a bit of preserving

Thyme cascading down from a raised planter.

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Using herbs as container garden ‘spillers’

We usually think of flowers for containers but there are some ideal herbs that could be used

By Albert Parsons April 10, 2018

It might be too soon to buy plants to put in containers but start thinking about which ones to use, and maybe they can be obtained from our own gardens — both the outdoor one and the indoor one. By taking pieces of these plants now and potting them up, they will have developed into

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Green tape

By Gord Gilmour November 30, 2017

Hipsters and hippies across the country are set to celebrate cannabis legalization this coming Canada Day. The Trudeau government is on track for legalizing this recreational drug by that date, one of the highest-profile promises made during the last election campaign. That’s likely a good thing. While any recreational drug, alcohol included, is a problem

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Grow your own herbal tea garden

Prairie Fare: Apple and rhubarb herbal tea blend

By Getty Stewart May 26, 2017

This summer, consider growing your own herbal tea garden. Not only will you enjoy amazing flavours as you harvest your herbs, but you’ll enjoy lovely foliage and flowers in your garden all summer long. Luckily for us, tea herbs are easy to grow and require relatively little care. Most thrive in full sun in average,

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Eat your weeds

Prairie Fare: Some of those pesky plant pests are good for you

By Getty Stewart April 28, 2017

Chances are you have a few dandelions, chickweed, purslane, lamb’s quarters or even stinging nettle growing in your yard. Keeping up with these vigorous growers is a constant chore. To make the task a little more fun this year, why not try eating them? That’s right, eat your garden weeds. Eating weeds is not as

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Herbs can be a year-round pleasure

Gate to Plate: Parsley and Barley Salad , Herb Butter  and Classic Basil Pesto 

By Getty Stewart July 1, 2016

Herbs are like icing on a cake, they take food from ordinary to extraordinary by adding flavour, colour, texture, aroma and even nutrients and antioxidants. With their variety of shapes, blossoms and foliage, they also add interest and colour to gardens. And, when planted strategically, they’re effective at attracting beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies

Crops, Opinion

Dandelions versus pesticides on the playground

By Andy Pelletier April 26, 2013

Many, if not all, of the province’s school divisions plan to conduct “pesticide control” on school property to control dandelions and other unsightly weeds. I have a problem with this for several reasons. Firstly, when did unsightly plants become a problem within schoolgrounds that require poisons to eradicate? And to whom are they unsightly, the

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Try rosemary to boost flavour

By Julie Garden-Robinson April 9, 2013

Rosemary has been used widely in Mediterranean cuisine, but it can be added to a variety of foods, including various meats, fish, eggs, breads, soups and vegetables such as potatoes. Herbs such as rosemary add flavour without adding calories or sodium. It can be used fresh or dried, and in general, use about one-half as

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Tag Archives Herbs

Italian court upholds veto against Syngenta purchase of seed producer

Add fresh basil to your recipes

Have a supply of herbs to use all winter

Using herbs as container garden ‘spillers’

Editorial: Green tape

Grow your own herbal tea garden

Eat your weeds

Herbs can be a year-round pleasure

Dandelions versus pesticides on the playground

Try rosemary to boost flavour

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