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The versatile loofah (or luffa) is edible, but famous as a natural sponge Luffa, often spelled loofah, Luffa aegyptiaca, is a vining gourd in the cucumber family. It can be used as a vegetable when it is young and the cucumber-like fruit is only six inches or less. It is rich in nutrients and high…
In celebration of National Love a Tree Day on May 16, this article invites you to take a moment to reflect on the many ways trees support human life and well-being. One useful starting point when discussing the many gifts trees provide humans is the concept of ecosystem services, defined as “the direct…
Preserve it! Time for a Review Before planning this year’s garden or trips to the farmers market, let’s look at your pantry and freezer with a keen eye. Take stock of what you preserved last season and what you have consumed up to this point. If, by this time of the year, you have an abundance of…
To catch a butterfly....Keep your eye on the butterfly, step forward, and extend your net. "Ready? Here it comes!"That was the scene at the Bohart Museum of Entomology insect-netting demonstration at Briggs Hall during the 112th annual UC Davis PIcnic Day on Saturday, April 18. Hannah Petok, a…
