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I first noticed its iridescent qualities in June and most of the summer. A quick lookup in the book “Garden Insects of North America” by Colorado State University Emeritus entomologist Dr.

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A: The column where I wrote about bagworms was July 12. However, there are several insects that have the common name of ...

Basil is a favourite in the herb garden. Wilting can affect the plant’s health, but with the right care, your basil can bounce back.

Physical presence in the garden is one of the most important tools in the gardener’s toolbox. But when we are on a vacation, this tool in our garden is obviously absent. It takes courage to go on ...

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However, there are several insects that have the common name of bagworms. The true bagworm forms a small bag or sack around itself from whatever plant it is feeding on. They begin feeding usually ...

More and more gardeners are adding native plants to their landscapes. These plants provide more than beautiful flowers for us ...