1+ week, 1+ day ago   (649+ words) The beetle may have reached Colorado Springs in firewood brought from the Denver area. Colorado Springs confirmed its first emerald ash borer infestation, and officials are asking residents to keep an eye on ash trees as the destructive insect pushes…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (344+ words) Officials added that residents might also notice them on patios or outdoor furniture, not just on trees. As the Asian longhorned beetle spreads across South Carolina, federal officials are asking residents to examine maple trees and other susceptible species before…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (507+ words) "Basically everyone I talked to had a bad squash year." For many home gardeners, summer squash is supposed to be the crop that just keeps giving. But now a Zone 7A grower from Tennessee has reported the exact opposite, including stunted…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (462+ words) "With my income as a farmer, I can't afford to shop at the farmer's market." Some Burlington farmers market shoppers are noticing a different vendor balance than in the past. As WCAX reports, fewer farmers seem to be showing up…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (568+ words) "This is a big deal. This is not OK." A central Illinois school fundraiser was followed by an alarming instruction to parents: "Showers for All Tonight." The warning came after pesticide drift from a nearby farm exposed more than 200 children…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (387+ words) Known for posting huge harvests, a North Carolina gardening creator said his raised beds kept performing, while his container garden largely failed. Instead of dwelling only on what worked, he used the setback to spell out lessons that could help…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (478+ words) "There are over 8,000 species of beetles in Canada, but not all are created equal." Thousands of beetle species live in Canada, and plenty of them provide benefits that support both agriculture and broader ecosystems. The concern is that hotter conditions…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (370+ words) "We cannot keep doing this and calling it land management." A video from a bird sanctuary is drawing frustrated reactions because it appears to show two conflicting messages about chemical use: one on a public sign, the other in the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (448+ words) She identified clubroot as one of the most serious concerns. A Saskatchewan gardener says her brassica beds were wiped out by disease and pests, turning what should have been a productive stretch of cabbage-family crops into a cautionary tale for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (567+ words) That can add up to significant household savings, particularly for anyone who eats berries regularly. Those lanky offshoots trailing away from strawberry plants are doing more than spreading across the bed. For gardeners, they can become the basis for a…...