You've got a bunch of seeds that should still be viable to some degree -- is there a quick way to find out? What's the best test?

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You pick up a tomato and see that something's not right. Cut it open and there are some creepy looking sprouts growing inside. What's that about and what do you do with the tomato?

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They're one of the most popular garden vegetables -- and easy to grow -- but there are some things to know about peas before choosing ones for your garden.

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Can you remove disinfectants from tap water before using it on your plants -- and do you know which disinfectant your water has? And can fluoride be toxic for plants?

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Is it safe to use unfiltered tap water on our plants? Lots of people do, but are there risks -- especially from substances like chlorine and fluoride added at water treatment plants?

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It's been more than 30 years since research at NASA showed that it's possible for plants to remove pollutants from the air. But is the air in our home fresher because we have houseplants?

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We wouldn't have air as we know it without plants, but do our houseplants act as an air filter? And was that really proven by NASA?

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It's the season for poinsettias -- and for warnings on social media about how you're putting your pets at risk by having poinsettias in the house.

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They're sold as an alternative to pesticides to kill a wide range of insects. But will they make a difference to your garden or lawn? And are they safe to use?

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