In this particular exhibition at the Staten Island Museum, even the pink of the walls comes from bugs — in the form of lac, a coloring produced by scale insects (it’s the same natural dye used as ...

New housing and shopping areas are often desirable improvements to any human community. But what benefits one species can be ...

While most people believe that aphids on flowers must be fought for the blooms to thrive, the opposite is true. Discover why ...

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GODFREY - Now in its third year, the Community Garden at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Godfrey. is welcoming Spring. For ...

Entering the world of gardening is a fantastic journey, especially when it comes to planning your spring garden. The ...

If you like sustainable, natural gardening practices, then you will like the garden trends for 2025. Seed and nursery ...

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Lisa Grasso, of Clinton, is a bug enthusiast who, in an effort to invite beneficial insect and bug friends to her garden ...

TTC Horticulture's annual spring sale is approaching. It's time to plant warm-season annuals. They need lots of sunlight and ...

From taking your lighting to Clark Griswold-status to planting a towering oak smack dab on the property line, there are ...