September 3, 2018 Amazon Warriors of the Insect World Last week we talked about the tiny “sap sucking” spider mites and how to control them; this week we’ll tackle…
August 24, 2018 It’s a Buggy Season This summer’s excessive heat and the accompanying arid conditions (our home in Gates has had a major rain deficit this…
May 16, 2018 The Name Says It All – Stink Bug Chances are good that Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs have overwintered somewhere in your house and you’re just starting to see…
May 2, 2018 Take Advantage of the Cold Wet Spring! We are way behind last year as far as our spring temperatures are concerned. Many things that occur in nature…
April 2, 2018 Love Your Ash Tree? The calendar has shown the passing of the Vernal Equinox (1st day of spring) at 12:15 PM EDT on March…
July 19, 2017 How to Identify Common Garden Insects & Plant Diseases Summer is here and now that you’ve got your gardens planted, ’tis the season for animal pests, insects, and disease…
May 24, 2017 How to Avoid Common Cucumber Problems Cucumbers are one of our favorite garden treats. We love the crunch and freshness of cucumber in a summer salad, adding raw cucumber slices…
June 20, 2014 Happy #PollinatorWeek! “Seven years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked…