We found a new wasp! Students are discovering insect species through citizen science
Citizen science project ‘Insect Investigators’ takes scientists to regional schools to teach students to track and identify ...
Blobfish overcomes notoriety as ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to win New Zealand’s ‘fish of the year’
It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the ...
Gardens could be safer from slugs this year thanks to cold weather
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) predicts cold snaps this winter and the recent dry spell across the UK will have ...
Spring starts March 20: Master gardener's tips for starting a garden in Northern Nevada
Planted tomatoes in Reno’s warm spell only to see them freeze? Here’s how to prep your garden for unpredictable spring ...
Why every Southern California garden could use an African blue basil plant
Fruit. Although kiwi vines generally need a colder winter than Southern California’s in order to flower and fruit, the Fuzzy ...
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Which Bugs Are Good for Your Garden? 8 Beneficial Insects You'll Want Around
Parasitic wasps are especially beneficial insects because they live on garden pests like cabbage loopers and tomato hornworms ...
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Gardener issues surprising warning about common garden invader: 'I learned that they can fly too'
TikToker Needmore Farms (@needmorefarmsnc) shared some great information on a common garden pest and how to deal with it. She described the challenges with these pests. They lay eggs on the undersides ...
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Northland musical event Opera in the Garden returns
Composer Emma Couper, centre, is championing the return of Opera in the Garden, along with Opera North ... Go to operanorth.co.nz for tickets. Denise Piper is a news reporter for the Northern ...
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The beautiful flower that’s ‘better than bug spray’ to plant in your garden this spring, according to an expert
This bright orange flower keeps bugs such as aphids, caterpillars and flea beetles at bay. Gardening experts have revealed THE plant to grow in your garden for 2025 – that's 'better than bug spray' ...
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Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Winter is coming, time for green crops and cloches
Garden cloches come in all shapes and sizes. Photo / Sam Angima, Flickr While I love summer and the abundance of fruit and vegetables, I must admit when the jars are filled and there is no more ...