Cleary explained: “Pests are an unavoidable part of gardening, but there are plenty of ways to protect your plants, and your ...

The allium family includes onions, shallots, garlic, and chives, and all of those are great companion plants for peppers. The ...

Plant-eating insects are an unwelcome guest in most gardens, but there are five common plants that may keep them at bay, ...

In some regions of the world, wild-caught insects have been a valuable source of protein for centuries. However, the mass ...

Thai edible insect business is booming. Can it inspire the world? Growing up in Thailand’s northeastern Isan region, Suwimon ...

Home-grown tomatoes can offer superb flavor and texture since they don’t have to withstand shipping or long periods of ...

Mid-winter "false springs" — warm, spring-like days — also threaten insect populations as they can trick insects into emerging from hibernation or hatching early. When freezing temperatures return, ...

The ground is soft and wet, the official start of spring has passed and planting native species can bring beauty as well as ...

A New Brunswick non-profit that promotes biodiversity and sustainable ecology is asking people to be on the lookout for bank ...

Birds consume berries year-round, but most shrubs and trees produce berries only once a year. To ensure a continuous supply ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...