Tick season is upon us. Try these natural and effective remedies and strategies to repel these nasty parasites without harmful chemicals.

Ever hear the expression “tell it to the bees?” Learn what it means, as well as other interesting lore and legends about honey bees. Honey Bee Lore and Legends  The value of honey bees has been recognized for millennia. In ancient Egypt, bees were believed to have been formed from the tears of the sun

Last year, a rare “double brood” of cicadas emerged for the first time in 200 years. But how about this year? When are cicadas coming back? Will one or two broods emerge, and what does this mean for your gardens? How many US states will be affected, and, most importantly, how can you minimize the

Headlines warn of the bird flu (Avian influenza) in wild birds, domestic poultry, and other animals. Wondering what you can do to protect your backyard chickens? Should birders be worried? Here is what we currently know, including essential tips for helping our flocks of feathered friends. Bird Flu: What We Know The Avian influenza is

Birth Month Birds at a Glance January: Owl, thoughtful and wise February: Chickadee, cheerful and social March: Robin, tough and lively April: Duck, sociable and adaptable May: Hummingbird, joyful and agile June: Dove, peaceful and sociable July: Eagle, strong and courageous August: Woodpecker, open-minded and curious September: Hawk, dependable and steady October: Vulture, resourceful and

These critters may try to make their way into your home this fall. Here's how to keep these pests out without harsh chemicals.

Quick Reference Species: Trichonephila clavata, the giant Joro spider, an orb-weaver native to East Asia. First U.S. record: Georgia, 2014 (possibly arriving as early as 2010 in shipping containers). Size: Adult females up to 4 inches across; webs up to 10 feet wide in gold-tinted yellow silk. Range as of 2026: AL, FL, GA, KY,

Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the incredible men in our lives who have shaped us, guided us, and shown us what it means to be strong, loving, and adventurous. From teaching us how to ride a bike to imparting invaluable life lessons, fathers (and father figures) hold a special place

Many news outlets are talking about the trillions of cicadas due to emerge in April 2024, a rare “double brood” event that hasn’t happened in two hundred years. But what does this mean for your gardens, how many US states will be affected, and, most importantly, how can you minimize the deafening noise that these

Quick Reference: Box Elder Bugs What they are: Black insects about half an inch long with red or orange markings, family Rhopalidae, cousins to stink bugs. Host tree: Female box elder trees first. They will also feed on maple and ash, and on stone fruit during dry summers. Damage: Mostly cosmetic on leaves and soft