Ever seen a tiny "hummingbird" darting around flowers, only to realize it’s way too small, the colors seem off, and there’s no signature hum?
Don’t worry, you’re not imagining things! What you spotted is likely one of nature’s coolest little...
If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve talked a lot about building healthy, fertile soil using organic methods. Why? Because healthy soil is like the ultimate cheat code for gardening success. Packed with beneficial microbes and a strong...
If you're venturing into growing cucumbers, it might seem easy at first. However, spotting your cucumber plant’s leaves turning yellow can throw a wrench in your plans. This is a common hiccup that many cucumber gardeners run into.
It’s important...
Cats are naturally curious creatures, often venturing into our gardens, where they might find the perfectly manicured lawns and freshly planted flower beds too tempting as spots for their bathroom breaks. It’s not that they’re intentionally wreaking havoc on...
Why do we dread pulling weeds from our gardens so much? It's the one chore that transforms even the most enthusiastic gardeners into master complainers. Perhaps it's the repetitive, seemingly never-ending nature of the task that wears us down.
Let's...
Growing up, we had a fascination with these huge bugs we nicknamed potato bugs, though they're actually called Jerusalem crickets. It's a bit of a mystery how they got their name, as they're neither true crickets nor are they...
Let's dive into the fascinating world of centipedes, those multi-legged creatures that often get a bad rap. Did you know they're actually beneficial to our ecosystem? These little guys are nature's pest control, helping keep populations of roaches, silverfish,...
Huntsman spiders are well-known across Australia and are notorious for spooking those who fear spiders, thanks to their large size, quick movements, and preference for cozying up in human homes. They primarily feast on insects and other small invertebrates,...
Widely found across North America, the tomato hornworm, also known as Manduca quinquemaculata, poses a significant threat to various crops like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplants, and even tobacco.
These pests are voracious eaters, devouring whole leaves, small branches, and occasionally...
Just the other day while I was trimming the grass in my backyard, something unusual caught my eye right by our ornamental crabapple tree. When I took a closer look, what I saw could have been ripped right from...