Planting, protecting, harvesting (Gardening for Life)
The next “Gardening for Daily life” column is presented as the next of two sections.
Harvesting
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Say Hello to the Scientist Harvesting Clues About Ancient Gourds and Maize | Smithsonian Voices
Modern gourds like pumpkins typically taste sweet, while their wild relatives are incredibly bitter. At