The signs read “Welcome to California” and “Agricultural Inspection, All Vehicles Prepare to Stop.” Along California’s borders with Oregon, Nevada and Arizona, border protection stations run by the ...

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep ...

From planting ivy and hawthorn to making sure birds have plenty of space to nest, these top tips will help attract wildlife to your garden.

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Ever year, an estimated 6 to 12 million children get head lice, leading to questions about missed school and work.

Police said the checks were stolen from the Wilton Post Office mailbox. He said the some of bank’s seeds also were found to be more resistant to diseases and pests and were high-yielding. This gives ...

In my suburban New York region, for instance, pests like the Asian long-horned beetle, emerald ash borer, spotted lanternfly and the oak wilt fungal disease ... be sure to check for local ...

How EU rules on food safety aim to protect consumers while guaranteeing the smooth functioning of the single market.

"Adult snakes and lizards are just the tip of the iceberg," said Prof William Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge. "If they're getting through, what's the chance of us spotting small insects ...

Did you know that the way weeds spread isn't your only woe? Some species can also attract pests to your yard. Discover which ...

When it comes to starting seeds successfully, there's probably a bit of skill involved, some knowledge, some random chance, ...