Flavoursome garlic is an essential ingredient in so many recipes.  Easy to grow in the garden, it doesn’t take up too much space and it can be started off in the autumn or late winter in the ground or ...

Artificial lights at night are causing serious disruption to these insect night shift workers. That’s a problem for everyone.

Invasive plants (i.e. weeds) have been on the upswing lately as a threat to take over desirable plants, out-compete farm crops, and disturb the fragile health of ecosystems.

If you’re looking for a joyful winter squash with a buttery, maple-syrup taste, the carnival squash is an excellent and easy ...

The results are in for a pair of UC Davis insect-spotting contests. The winners of the 5th annual Robbin Thorp Memorial First ...

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The house’s new high jewelry collection includes honeybees and beetles; Cartier, Dior and others have been inspired by nature, too.

Is your fruit tree looking sick or bearing bad fruit? Fruit tree diseases are common: Here's how to identify the problem so ...

Ancient New Zealand insect fossils reveal new genus of whitefly and first psyllid wing, enriching knowledge of Miocene ...

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and the Nebraska Nursery and Landscape Association has announced this year's GreatPlants ...

They provide striking architecture in the landscape and gorgeous color throughout the year, from yellow winter blooms to ...

A quick and easy guide to seven of the most common—and most destructive—insect pests on your household plants, plus how to ...