A couple plant problems this year
Let’s follow up last month’s discussion of the European Chafer Beetle with some thoughts on a couple of other “problem” issues this summer. The …
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Let’s follow up last month’s discussion of the European Chafer Beetle with some thoughts on a couple of other “problem” issues this summer. The …
Written by Jeanette Lutter-Gardella Being a dog owner can bring so much joy to your life but also comes with many responsibilities, and let’s be honest, …
Most of us are aware of the patches of dead grass that began appearing on Victory Memorial Drive during the spring of 2021. Since that time, damage has also …
It’s raining again. I suppose I should not be complaining after three years of drought, but all this rain presents its own sort of problems. Like …
Written by Bronwyn Earthman, Naturalist, Kroening Nature Center Next time you find yourself near a pond or wetland, get down low and take a closer look at what …
Written by Sarah Dugan, Kroening Nature Center Naturalist As the waters of the Mississippi recede from their spring highs, now is a great time to visit the …
I took special delight in my spring garden this year after being virtually home bound for several weeks with a mobility issue. When I did emerge from the …
Winters like this past one, with its above average temperatures and below average snowfall, make it difficult to refute the idea of global warming. …
Written by Rachel Putnam, Kroening Center Naturalist April showers bring May flowers, but spring rains also fill up low spots and create seasonal pools of …
In November 2023, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an updated plant hardiness zone map — the first one since 2012. While some regions in …