Extension Office horticulture specialist Amanda Weidner writes about insects that are your allies in the garden.

Are bees merely part of a colony, or do they have individual personalities? A study reveals that honeybees significantly ...

This time of year fills me with such joy and anticipation. Seeing old friends emerge from the ground is almost as rewarding ...

Picture a world where apples, almonds, and wildflowers vanish from our fields and tables. This isn’t the plot of a dystopian ...

Many gardeners are fighting the challenges of climate change by creating resilient gardens with healthy soil, enhanced ...

Using nasturtiums as sacrificial plants helps you monitor pest infestations. It is also easier to control pests if they are ...

This little perpetual-motion machine needs to eat constantly because of its high metabolism and high body temperature. If it ...

Dandelions are often viewed as a pesky weed to be eradicated from gardens, but they are actually a valuable food source for a ...

The monarch butterfly population in the eastern United States has declined sharply — an estimated 80% loss since the 1990s. Among the factors contributing to the decline: Loss of habitat, exposure to ...

Scientists have identified the fossilized remains of the oldest-known ant - a winged insect with fearsome scythe-like jaws ...

Last week, on Earth Day, county officials joined with community sustainability activists in breaking ground on a new ...

Pollinators are essential to our food, from fruit and veg to coffee and chocolate. Learn more and discover how to protect our ...