They are baaaaccck!! That’s right, the Japanese Beetles are back. What Exactly is a Japanese Beetle and Why Should We Worry? Knowing a little about these tiny horrors will help ensure your landscape doesn’t become their next meal. This beetle is related to other common pests that we see. The Japanese beetle is related to … Read more
From Pat Eby Special to mailing Magical creatures populate the shelves, sprawl on tables, grin, grimace and stare with sparkling eyes. Sea slugs and cephalopods from the depths of the ocean coexist with ancient dinosaurs with frills, horns and flying beasts. Cottontails and foxes hang out with family pets. These peaceful kingdoms by crochet artist … Read more
JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press Imagine this: You have planted milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and are happy to see bees and butterflies fluttering around in your garden. They are comfortable feeding pollinators and love the life these plants attract to your garden. As you stroll past your beds to check on your tomatoes, … Read more
Imagine this: you have planted milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and are happy to see bees and butterflies fluttering around in your garden. They are comfortable feeding pollinators and love the life these plants attract to your garden. As you stroll past your beds to check on your tomatoes, you notice that they are … Read more
Imagine this: You have planted milkweed, bee balm or California lilac and are happy to see bees and butterflies fluttering around in your garden. They are comfortable feeding pollinators and love the life these plants attract to your garden. As you stroll past your beds to check on your tomatoes, you notice that they are … Read more
Tom Ingram Ask a master gardener Last week we talked about two aspects of a comprehensive pest management strategy called Integrated Pest Management. This week we build on that by discussing the two remaining elements of IPM – mechanical and chemical controls. Mechanical control Often the simple strategies are the best, but sometimes even the … Read more
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Scott Hollifield Lee Newspapers I like a good truck driver song. Was “Convoy” a good trucker song? Their artistic mileage may vary, but in terms of commercial success, “Convoy,” released in 1975 at the height of the CB radio craze, was the biggest and best trucker song of all time, reaching #1 on the country … Read more