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The practice then transitioned to the United States in the Middle Ages, as European settlers brought along seeds and farming techniques that they applied to their backyards. The crops they grew depended on how wealthy they were, but herbs played a prominent role in their gardens – they were used medicinally more than as food flavouring. Now, the desire to have fresh, sustainable organic produce is causing a resurgence of kitchen gardens – whether in people’s villas, apartment balconies, or in schools. No matter where you grow your kitchen garden, you are practising a time-honoured tradi...

India, Voting Rights, Kentucky Derby: Your Weekend Briefing Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories. (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the Image 1. Global coronavirus cases are surging, driven by India and South America. Vaccines in India are running short, hospitals are swamped and cremation grounds are burning thousands of bodies every day. Health experts and political analysts say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overconfidence and domineering leadership style bear a huge share of the responsibility for the crisis. Meanwhile, Indians living abroad ar...

Johnson & Johnson, India, Mushrooms: Your Weekend Briefing Here’s what you need to know about the week’s top stories. April 25, 2021, 6:20 a.m. ET (Want to get this briefing by email? Here’s the Image 1. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is back in the mix. States across the country resumed administering Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines on Saturday, at sites including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, above, a day after the F.D.A. lifted its temporary pause over concerns about extremely rare blood clots. The single-shot vaccine now comes with a warning label about the disorder, which has...

FOUR TAKES Whether you possess a large yard or small windowsill, books about gardens can help satisfy cravings for plant life By M. J. Andersen Globe Correspondent,Updated April 22, 2021, 2 hours ago Email to a Friend Alexander Raths/Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com Even among apartment dwellers, spring can prompt longings to connect with the soil. Perhaps for that reason, the Boston Public Garden can feel like a special gift to city residents this time of year. Whether you possess a substantial yard or just a well-exposed windowsill, books about gardens can help satisfy cravings for plant l...