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Bagworms may be small, but they can cause big problems.Often mistaken for part of the tree, they create cases that dangle from branches.Erika Lyon, with Ohio St ...
Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...
Good soil is the starting point for a garden that grows well. It feeds your plants, holds water, and helps roots grow strong.
A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...
As tomato plants grow and yield small round tomatoes, another unexpected creature may appear: the Tomato Hornworm. Learn how ...
“Sea of Grass,” written by Hage and former Star Tribune environmental reporter Josephine Marcotty, hit bookstores just before ...
Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and it is formed from the weathering of rocks.
Seiler cites two individuals who have been important mentors to him – David Brandt, an Ohio farmer who was a pioneer in the ...
Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...
One way the West Michigan winery has bypassed the need for chemicals is through cover cropping, which increases biodiversity ...
Cardboard improves soil health as it breaks down, which makes it a great gardening tool with many uses. Here's how one pro ...