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

Here’s a breakdown of the pests I found lurking in my garden—and how I dealt with each one. 1. Aphids. What I saw: Clusters ...

Sally Anderson, whose urban garden in Sebastopol is featured on the May 10 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour, is “eclectic and ...

By any measure, the revival of the bald eagle stands as one of the great environmental triumphs in conservation history. In 1963 the national bird ...

Hallberg Butterfly Gardens have been thriving for more than 30 years in Sebastopol and this weekend will hold a plant sale ...

Fences provide the perfect support system for vines and other climbing plants. Discover gorgeous annuals and perennial vines ...

Lady beetles, green lacewings, mantids ... In addition to aphids, they also feed on small caterpillars, beetles, and other insects. The larvae are somewhat alligator-like too but brown and ...

Bruce Hammock, a world-class scientist with worldwide impact, grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he collected insects ...

An excellent way to link these sights is by bicycle; rent a CitiBike and follow the curvy, paved promenade from leafy Lummus ...

The story of Edward the Leopard was a delicate, even ticklish, matter. Edward had once lived a life of leisure, racing ...

Imagine stepping into a world where vibrant wings flicker beneath the sunlight, painting the air with a kaleidoscope of ...

That year, Kingston City Council passed a motion supporting No Mow May. This initiative was not just politicians hopping on a ...