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By Eleanor Greene Photo by Moses Thompson In a greenhouse in Santa Cruz, CA, tomatoes are bright red, lemons look a little orange, and green basil has a definite pink glow. This isn’t a genetic modification project, but it is a science experiment. These plants are growing in the tinted light of a greenhouse made of magenta solar panels. The techniques the gardeners use to grow their produce also help regenerate the soil beneath. This structure is just one example of dual-use farming, a growing practice of incorporating solar-energy collection and regenerative farming or gardening in the same p

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