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Scientists discovered a caterpillar that lives in spider webs, eating the bugs that get stuck - including the spider that ...
Thousands of invasive caterpillars which are threatening native ash trees have been spotted at locations across Belfast. The ...
Butterflies are whimsical insects that just about everyone loves, even your Aunt Tilda, who loses her mind whenever she sees ...
Summer is when these insects become active and damage your plants. While most plants can sustain minimal damage, try to stay ...
Monarch butterflies depend on the milkweed plant as the only food source for its larvae, but the monarchs benefit from the ...
Neem oil is a natural pesticide that is recommended for many plant problems. But how safe is neem oil, really, and when can ...
According to the National Phenology Network, spring (as determined by a variety of "signs of spring" like leaf out and bud ...
Seed pods become erect as flowers fade, resembling fairytale toadstools or castle turrets. Ideal for gravel gardens and sunny ...
Planting mint near your lettuce can help repel slugs from the vegetable. Slugs dislike mint's aroma and the herb attracts ...
Islands' Weekly on MSN5d
Nettles are more than their sting!
Nettles have other uses, too, beyond just food – they were also valued for centuries as a source of twine. The inner fibers ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As gardeners, we often ...