I remember one day, while working the Master Gardener hotline, I got a call from a woman who was very upset. The beautiful floral bouquet she received from a loved one was covered in “bugs.” She was ...

As gardening enthusiasts, we know that our plants require care and attention to thrive, and sometimes they need a little ...

In my article on organic gardening mistakes, I spoke about how it is a mistake to try to eliminate pests entirely. And as a continuation of that article, today I thought I would share some examples of ...

Q: News about species decline is depressing, and I am noticing fewer insects than I remember from my childhood. How can gardeners ensure their ecosystem impacts are helpful and not harmful? Many ...

Leave these bugs alone if you see them in your garden. Not all bugs are bad. In fact, some can benefit your garden. So don't be so quick to try to get rid of every insect you see crawling on your ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Something strange is happening in gardens, farms, and backyard beds across the country, and seasoned growers are starting to ...