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  2. Abscission - Wikipedia

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    Abscission (from Latin ab- 'away' and scindere 'to cut') is the shedding of various parts of an organism, such as a plant dropping a leaf, fruit, flower, or seed. In zoology , abscission is the intentional shedding of a body part, such as the shedding of a claw , husk, or the autotomy of a tail to evade a predator.

  3. Talk:Acorn - Wikipedia

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    Yes, the article speaks of "acorn-leaching" and has this language, "acorns were harvested, peeled and soaked in natural or artificial ponds for several days to remove tannins, then processed to make acorn cakes", but it is not clear whether acorns can be eaten, why they can't be eaten, or how to prepare them if they are to be eaten.

  4. Pruning - Wikipedia

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    A reduction cut may be performed while still allowing about 50% of the branch. This is done to help maintain form and deter the formation of co-dominant leaders. Temporary branches may be too large for a removal cut so subordination pruning should be done to slowly reduce a limb by 50% each year to allow the tree to properly heal from the cut.

  5. 5 types of winter squash you should start eating now - AOL

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    Plus, acorn squash is packed with other important nutrients, like vitamin A, potassium, magnesium and iron. Simply slice, roast and drizzle with honey and cinnamon for a sweet treat, or go savory ...

  6. This Is My Favorite Tip For Cutting Tough Winter Squash - AOL

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    Trying to hold a wobbly acorn squash on a cutting board while slicing into it should not be an annual fall event. Instead of putting your fingers at risk, soften it up in the microwave.

  7. When to Cut Back Hostas So They Produce Lush Leaves in ... - AOL

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    Once the foliage is cut back, add a layer of compost mulch to the border. “This helps put nutrients back into the earth for next year," says Marshall. "It will also protect the plant's crown ...

  8. Glossary of botanical terms - Wikipedia

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    A plant which completes its life cycle (i.e. germinates, reproduces, and dies) within two years or growing seasons. Biennial plants usually form a basal rosette of leaves in the first year and then flower and fruit in the second year. bifid Forked; cut in two for about half its length. Compare trifid. bifoliate

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