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Aloe trothae: Trotha’s Aloe – Namibian Endemic

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Cycas macrocarpa: The Large-fruited Cycad

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Aloe trichosantha: The Hairy-flowered Aloe – Distinctive Blooms

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Uses for palm fronds and branches?

Uses for palm fronds and branches?

I have access to a good amount of fallen palm branches and am wondering if there are any good resources for using them as a construction material or other uses. I gathered a bunch after some heavy winds last night, planning to use the fronds for mulching or weaving and the branches for garden building materials: stakes, lattice, support, etc.

I’m wondering if there are other common uses I might be overlooking, especially for the reddish-brown curvy part that connects to the trunk. Is there anything practical to do with this part or should I just put it straight into the city compost bin?

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Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US

Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US

US Fish and Wildlife Service extends protections to ‘iconic’ insects, who experts say may not survive climate crisis

The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive the climate crisis.

Officials plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year following an extensive public comment period.

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