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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The true cost of Ecuador's perfect roses: how the global flower trade poisons workers

Ecuador's Cayambe region relies on rose cultivation for high-value export income, but growers face economic insecurity and environmental and health risks from intensive pesticide use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Roses are a proper Valentine's treat especially if you can eat them

Fortunately for me, roses happen to be edible. While technically the entire plant can be eaten, it's best to stick to the petals, buds and hips (as if I had to tell you not to chomp on their thorns and woody stems). Fresh or dried, rose petals can be used to make rosewater or rose syrup, as pretty garnishes for cakes, and to infuse into sweet treats such as ice-cream and panna cotta.
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