Apples and persimmons are two of the most popular fruit trees for personal gardens, but they have quite different needs, ...
Dreaming of stepping into your backyard to pick fresh, juicy fruit straight from the tree? It might seem like a project ...
W hen an alarm at the watercraft inspection station gate sounds to signal another boat is crossing the Washington-Idaho ...
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How to Remove Gnats from Your Home

These little black beasts can be infuriating, but luckily it's not terribly hard to evict them from your home. Here's how.
The Cecropia moth, North America's largest native moth, is a striking insect known for its velvety body, bold patterns, and ...
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Sending signals

Baron Jakob Johann von Uexkull, a Baltic German biologist, mentioned in his book entitled Stroll through the World of Animals that all creatures, including plants, on this planet live in an Umwelt ...
Invasive spotted lanternflies threaten Cincinnati trees by draining sap and causing mold. Learn how to identify and eliminate ...
A multinational research team has discovered a mysterious tubular structure—previously unknown in any organism—within Profftella, a symbiotic bacterium associated with a major global citrus pest. This ...
Vegetable gardening sometimes seems strictly utilitarian: how many tomatoes and green beans can I harvest? But I remain ...
This is always a bittersweet time of the year for me. Gardening is one of my favorite activities during the summer, but in my ...
Grab your plutonium, rev that engine to 88 mph, and hang on tight: It’s time for a journey to Miami’s red-hot present.
Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, ...