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All Environment
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You can grow dahlias from seed, but for immediate satisfaction, purchase tubers. Plant in early- to mid-May in most parts of Connecticut, once the soil temperatures reach 60 degrees. And, plant dahlias in full sun on well-drained soil.
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Nearly two dozen Connecticut farms and producers are getting state funds this year to brace against extreme weather conditions tied to climate change.
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This hour on Where We Live, we hear from reporters from the New England News Collaborative on the intersection between climate change and housing. Plus, one organization creating more green spaces in New Haven.
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The 54th annual Earth Day is upon us. While it's great to participate in Earth Day activities, why not make some changes to how we garden to support life on this planet better?
Climate
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With just a month left in Connecticut’s legislative session and the failure to pass major climate legislation last year still fresh, lawmakers are advocating for a wide-ranging proposal to combat climate change.
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Cold winters are key to curbing an invasive pest that’s depleted Eastern hemlock trees for decades in Connecticut. Warm winters, fueled in part by climate change, allow these insects to spread - but a deep cold snap in 2023 slowed their advance.
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New local fisheries research will look into the impacts of Connecticut’s first offshore wind farm on marine ecosystems in southern New England waters.
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Torrential rains caused widespread problems across the region this summer, ruining crops, washing out roads and flooding homes. But there’s another, often unnoticed, consequence of all that rainwater pouring onto the ground — private wells are getting contaminated.
Science
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Pruning hydrangeas can be confusing to home gardeners because the timing varies depending on the type of hydrangea you're growing.
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Eclipse enthusiast Kristine Larsen tells you how to enjoy Connecticut's early April eclipse in a way that leaves you with good memories and undamaged eyes.
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This hour, we look at the history of Luddites, how their philosophy applies today, and ask what our present would look like if they had won.
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If deer are hungry enough they'll eat anything. But there are some plants they seem to avoid.