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It may seem unusual to think of chimpanzees as doctors, but they more closely resemble human healers than you may expect.
While Aster yellows is more prevalent in the Midwest, it’s also here in southwestern Pennsylvania and can be confusing to ...
Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...
Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.
Learn the most common gardening mistakes Indian gardeners make during the monsoon season and how to fix them. From drainage ...
Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support ...
Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...
Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to help bees and other vital pollinators, which are in decline all ...
As temperatures continue to swelter, you might want to try your hand at growing this selection of gorgeous plants that an ...
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Growing degree days: A tool for smarter gardening
In Illinois, we track heat accumulation using growing degree days. These help predict when certain insects will emerge or ...
If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...
Learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants with safe, effective methods for both indoor and outdoor plants. Discover ...