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Recent Examples of plant food
The committee’s report emphasized dietary patterns rich in plant foods, moderate in animal products, and supported by decades of research linking plant-forward eating to lower chronic disease risk.
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Hannah Van Ark, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
Additionally, shoppers can find pots, plant food, home decor, t-shirts and more.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Anyone know the right plant food to replenish this thing before the San Diego Padres – the first-place Padres – show up at The Ravine on Friday night?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Loon Peak Burroughs Fir Wood Outdoor Potting Bench With a removable sink, a deep drawer, hooks, and plenty of shelving, this potting bench is essentially a command center for gardeners with ample storage for tools, plant food, pots, seeds, and other gardening essentials.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Van Ark, STAT, 13 Jan. 2026
Additionally, shoppers can find pots, plant food, home decor, t-shirts and more.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Anyone know the right plant food to replenish this thing before the San Diego Padres – the first-place Padres – show up at The Ravine on Friday night?
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Loon Peak Burroughs Fir Wood Outdoor Potting Bench With a removable sink, a deep drawer, hooks, and plenty of shelving, this potting bench is essentially a command center for gardeners with ample storage for tools, plant food, pots, seeds, and other gardening essentials.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant food
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To give your lawn a head start, Nieusma suggests spraying an organic nitrogen fertilizer every other week once temperatures stabilize at 50 degrees Fahrenheit—especially during spring showers—to promote growth.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keep the plantings moist and apply a slow-release fertilizer in March to encourage healthy new growth.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the actress told Elle on the red carpet, her stylist, Andrew Mukamal even came to set in advance of the press tour to get her method dressing looks just right.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mescal, meanwhile, went classic in his black tuxedo and white collarless shirt—a nice modern touch to timeless menswear dressing, right down to his sleek little brooch.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Plant food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plant%20food. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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