This year’s epic rainfall has thankfully nudged us out of the drought zone. But hold onto your hankies because it may also bring a bumper crop of spring allergies. Many drought-stressed grasses and trees are now moisture-laden, ramping up their...
If you strive to grow an organic vegetable garden--and we recommend you go organic--consider companion planting to help repel pests naturally and increase biodiversity in your garden....
If you are tempted to eradicate weeds in your garden by spraying with the herbicide Roundup, think twice. Roundup, the brand name product that contains the chemical glyphosate, is a powerful and widely used herbicide that the World Health Organization...
The story of the birds and bees is the oldest on earth. We’re talking not only about birds and bees, but butterflies, bats and other wildlife that serve critically important roles as pollinators. The vast majority of flowering plants on...