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In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began

In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began

Strict laws saved the country’s wolves from extinction. Now conservationists believe their relaxation could embolden vigilantes

High on a mountain pass near the town of Cocullo in central Italy lay six black sacks. Inside were nine wolves, including a pregnant female and seven youngsters – an entire pack. They had eaten slabs of poisoned veal left out a few days earlier, dying over the hours that followed, snarls of pain fixed on their faces.

Three griffon vultures and two ravens were also killed, probably alongside more animals that went into hiding, dying out of sight. Poison creates a succession of death, spreading through entire food chains and contaminating land and water for years.

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Tithonia Diversifolia seeds?

Tithonia Diversifolia seeds?

Hey, I’m trying to buy some Tithonia Diversifolia seeds for my upcoming permaculture project. I’m having a really hard time finding seeds and I’m wondering if any of you guys know a good place to buy them in Canada. I ordered seeds from a company and they were basically 90% husks. A lot of places also seem to mislabel Tithonia Rotundifolia as Tithonia Diversifolia.

Both are Mexican Sunflower. Diversifolia mines nutrients, Rotundifolia doesn’t. Diversifolia has yellow flower and Rotundifolia has orange flowers. You go to a website and it says Tithonia Diversifolia but all the pictures have plants with orange flowers on them… It’s driving me crazy.

I need seeds and cuttings are not a viable option for me as I’ll be traveling.

Help ♥

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Looking for something to plant on this will-be lattice

Looking for something to plant on this will-be lattice

Hi all. I’m looking for something to plant on this lattice I’m throwing together out of random wood I had left over for privacy. I’m thinking about putting a raised bed planter beneath it with some kind of vine, but not sure. Crossvine maybe? I’m in zone 9a. The tree you see to the right is my plum tree and the bush in the bottom left is 1 of 2 blueberries. I would like something that puts off berries like raspberries or something but I’m not sure.

Sorry if this question comes across as basic, just looking for ideas.

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