The results of cowslip observations carried out with the help of citizen scientists from 32 countries in over 5,200 locations shed light on the well-being of insect-pollinated plants under changing ...

Ideally, accept insects as a natural part of your garden. Don’t try to deter them, unless they pose a risk to public safety, ...

Thousands of spring bulbs have been planted on road verges to create an insect corridor as part of a project to reverse the ...

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.

Venus flytraps are fascinating carniverous plants native to the Carolinas. These fast moving plants are excellent at catching ...

Climate change is bringing new insect pests into our gardens. A change in climate means that areas that were once ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

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

North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...