Saturday Linkages: Basil Downy Mildew, Bees and Grow Lights

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Downy mildew on your basil?

WANTED: Information on Occurrence of Basil Downy Mildew. | Garden Rant http://gardenrant.com/2014/06/wanted-information-on-occurrence-of-basil-downy-mildew.html …

Navajo teen wins prize for improving homemade solar ovens: http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2014/06/navajo-teen-harnesses-solar-energy-wins.html …

Abandoned Railways Exploration Probe: http://www.furtherfield.org/programmes/exhibition/seft-1-abandoned-railways-exploration-probe-modern-ruins-1220 …

When Plants Get Metal: Part 2 | Popular Science http://po.st/RXw4JD 

In SF, empty lots now can be designated agricultural zones: http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2014/06/18/empty-lots-now-can-be-designated-agricultural-zones/

Here’s what happens when GMO antagonists get together for a friendly chat http://grist.org/food/what-happens-when-gmo-antagonists-get-together-for-a-friendly-chat/#.U55EWnYtr9w.twitter …

Is Your Local Garden Center Taking Action on Neonicotinoids? | Garden Rant http://gardenrant.com/2014/06/is-your-local-garden-center-taking-action-on-neonicotinoids.html …

Old fencing blades as tomato stakes: http://www.fencing.net/14758/uses-old-fencing-blades-tomato-stakes/ …

Interesting new wind turbine design–it’s shaped like a nautilus: http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/silent-wind-turbines-could-generate-half-household-energy.html …

A bacteria that helps produce stay fresh AND saves the bats AND saves the bees??? http://magazine.gsu.edu/article/future-food/ …

Fascinating food history–the historical colors of vanilla and chocolate: http://www.ediblegeography.com/vanilla-is-the-old-black/ …

Colorado Ham Tracks Down, Resolves Interference from Pot Cultivators’ Grow Lights: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/colorado-ham-tracks-down-resolves-interference-from-pot-cultivators-grow-lights …

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