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Like every authoritarian before him, Trump is working to co-opt news sources and control what the public sees and hears. Too many corporate outlets are bending the knee—but not Common Dreams. We will ...

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Summer may be over, but while the outdoors may be becoming dreary and grey, we can still brighten up our homes with houseplants or bouquets of flowers. One of the most popular plants in the UK, peace ...

Peace lilies are renowned for being straightforward to maintain, but encouraging them to flower isn't always simple if you don't grasp their requirements. Don't worry, it doesn't require much effort.

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To most Orientals as to most Europeans a chrysanthemum is only a chrysanthemum. But there are two outstanding exceptions. In Japan, it has been the “Sacred Flower” for more than 1,000 years. No ...

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15:46, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Updated: 15:50, Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Gardens are beginning to wind down now that we are in late summer, but there are still a few things that need to be done to ensure they stay ...