Pest Patrol

Search for Pests on the Underside of Leaves

The search for pests - a less than exciting egg hunt. It’s the night before Easter and the eggs are loaded with candy ready to hide as soon as the boys are asleep… although in reality it’ll probably happen in the wee hours of the morning when I typically wake up before the rest of ...

Moths: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality of These Garden Pollinators

Moths elicit varied responses from people. Sometimes they are so beautiful, like the enormous Sphinx (or Hawk) moth, that they are a joy to see. Other times, such as when they’re dive-bombing you as soon as you turn on a light, they’re a bother. Since people seem to love them or hate them, I thought ...