Rooting out disease – Nursery Management
All photos from Adobe Stock Plant pathogenic fungi is one of the most common causes of root impairment in greenhouse-grown crops. Accurately diagnosing what pathogen has invaded your production area is paramount in both managing the problem and preventing future incursions. Controlling fungal root disease is a challenge largely due to the ubiquitous character of […]
I’m a cleaning expert – here’s the 89p product I swear by that gets your windows gleaming in seconds
A SAVVY mum has revealed the cheap product she uses to get her windows gleaming – and it only costs 89p. Kayleigh Taylor, from Fife, regularly shares ‘Clean Tok’ videos on TikTok – @cleanwith_kayleigh – where she boasts 1.7 million followers. 4 Kayleigh Taylor shares cleaning hacks with fans on TikTokCredit: TikTok @cleanwith_kayleigh 4 Kayleigh […]
Karen Telleen-Lawton: Antarcticans, 0; Antarctica Tourists, Numbers Increasing | Homes & Lifestyle
There are no Antarcticans. Whalers, sealers, explorers, scientists and tourists have been exploring the unpeopled seventh continent at least since Russians in 1820, and possibly Polynesians 1100 years ago. From the earliest sightings until the beginning of the tourist industry in the 1950s, the annual visitors could be measured in the dozens or low hundreds. […]
Plants that can be used to ward off flies and mosquitos from your home this summer
The arrival of high temperatures brings with it an insect population boom. The increased prevalence of flies and mosquitoes in the summer is due to the fact that they are ectothermic; meaning that their body temperature depends on the external environment. As temperatures get hotter, insect activity increases, whereas in winter, they tend to rest. […]
‘Exhausting and Heartbreaking.’ The Other Side of Eased COVID Measures
“Since protections lifted, I don’t leave the house,” says Jaigris Hodson. Hodson is being treated for Stage 3 breast cancer. Chemotherapy has meant COVID-19 could make her very sick — or kill her. For Hodson, and many other vulnerable British Columbians, the end of COVID mandates like masking and the Vaccine Card program have meant […]
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Confirms First COVID-19 Patients in Long Term Care Residency – Ewing Wing
The first cases of COVID-19 patients in the John C. Fremont Hospital Ewing Wing were confirmed Friday, May 6, with five residents testing positive. Over the weekend an additional five residents were confirmed positive for a current total of 10. All residents were vaccinated and boosted. Five staff members have also tested positive and are […]
Maids 2 Match Offers Professional House Cleaning Services in Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX – Maids 2 Match offers residential and commercial cleaning services at an affordable price to its customers. Clients can, therefore, save time and money while still getting their houses spotlessly clean. Their cleaning crew has the necessary equipment and supplies to ensure they are efficient and that a client’s house is cleaned to […]
Small Business Showcase: iCleanse |
Each month, we profile a Connecticut small business, showcasing the ingenuity and innovation driving the state’s economy. For May, we spoke with iCleanse, based in Avon. iCleanse team members Chelsey Clapper and Kathleen Massaro pictured at Connecticut Business Day in April. When was your company founded? 2014 (as ReadyDock) How many employees work for your […]
Flamingos at Fenn Bell pub and zoo in Hoo finally free after bird flu housing restrictions lifted
A flamboyance of flamingos have finally been freed to enjoy their enclosure at a zoo as bird flu housing restrictions are lifted. The Fenn Bell Conservation Project in Hoo shared a video of their pink friends flying and splashing in their pond after months of being locked away. The flamingos have finally been allowed out […]
WIT Q&A: Niki Trigoni, CTO of Navenio
Trigoni (middle) oversaw development of an indoor location system that is helping drive efficiency in healthcare, amidst constant high demand. Niki Trigoni, CTO of Navenio and CTO of the Year at the recent 2022 Women in IT Awards UK, spoke to Information Age about the keys to success in her role, and promoting diversity, equity […]