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Vinegar in the garden

In spite of common perception, vinegar is not an effective herbicide. Vinegar will indeed burn the herbaceous parts of plants

1. What is it? What carries its poop around on its back? And why?! The lily leaf beetle (Liliocerus lillii)

As millions of people gaze at the sky on April 8th to watch the total solar eclipse, scientists are busy

Someone attempted to lure geckos into their gardens for natural pest control, as geckos are highly regarded for their ability

1. Bulking up. While many wildlife hibernate or hide away in dens in winter, others just bulk up by eating

How is it that winter’s brutal cold doesn’t appear to faze them? Birds have the highest body temperature in the

Best Christmas Gift for Gardeners 1. Die or pause? No, diapause. To survive the brutality of freezing winters, many insects

Doves have long been revered as a symbol of peace, but the history of how the dove became so cherished

Feathered Friends by Sherrie Versluis With the lovely fall season upon us, it is a perfect time to think about

By Sharon Moffat There are few insects that are as kindly thought of as bumble bees. They are often portrayed