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The traditional tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is naturally a sprawling vine, which surprises some non-gardeners. But this fact will not surprise those who know the tomato is related to bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), a viny weed. If the tomato were a climbing vine, that would be one thing; for example, the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), a true climber, has tendrils that allow the plant to grab onto objects and scale them, all on its own, which means less work for you. Not so with traditional tomatoes, which will sprawl out all across the ground unless you take the trouble to train them onto a support.
Read moreRiding a bicycle is not only a great way to help the planet by reducing vehicle emissions, but it’s also an ideal physical activity. According to Harvard University, biking at a moderate speed of 12 to 13.9 miles per hour will cause a 155- pound person to burn 298 calories in 30 minutes. At a faster rate of 14 to 15.9 miles per hour, a person of the same weight will burn 372 calories.
Read moreCamping provides the perfect opportunity to get in touch with nature and disconnect from the daily grind. Camping is a timeless tradition forged by cooking over portable stoves, foregoing indoor plumbing and sleeping under the stars.
Read moreBlack campus leaders initiate bridge-building dialogue to engage university community
Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic—which forced the venerated Summer Institute at Quartz Mountain to move its programming online this year—alumni, educators and supporters come together with “One Voice”
Read moreAccording to FOX Business, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested on June 10 that the Trump Administration is considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to aid in the economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has issued the following situation update about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma:
Read moreAfter the state began reopening last month after closing to slow the spread of COVID-19, President Donald Trump announced that he selected the Sooner State as the spot for his first rally following the pandemic.
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