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The sticky buds of black cottonwood are sweet-smelling in springtime. This sticky substance can be used as an ointment on cuts or as glue.


Meatloaf for your plant


Meatloaf for your plant
Dr David Scott of Sussex University in England has discovered that the music of Meatloaf will help some plants to grow. Dr Scott found that the album "Bat out of Hell" is the best noise stimulant to encourage plant growth. Second in line came a Rachmaninoff piano concerto.
20 MARCH 2000
The Globe and Mail
20 MARCH 2000

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