An insect enthusiast based in Essex is thrilled to be the first to find a species of leafhopper new to the UK.

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I was home, sick, and I had gotten up at about 7 a.m., which is late for me. Feeling somewhat dejected, I was sitting at the ...

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Learn to grow AND cook your own food! The Boise Urban Garden School teaches residents valuable life skills from garden to table. 🌱 ...

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Surprisingly, there are many familiar birds that stay in our area for the winter, ...

Whiteflies can devastate a garden, but different species are attracted to different plants. Here's what flora you need to ...

In a climate like Wyoming’s, it takes extra effort and care to produce a homegrown potato, tomato or leek. But if you can manage it, the result can come with a multitude of rewards. That magic, found ...

The start of a new year brings a rare kind of energy, the kind that makes you believe real change is not only possible but ...

We all want our homes to look nice. What we all can’t have, though, is a new sofa every season, a renovation every time ...

Are you afraid of snakes? Some ground covers provide shade, shelter, and food for snakes. To keep snakes out of your yard, ...