What could anyone have against holly? Plenty if you are an ecologist in the Pacific Northwest. This cheery herald of Christmas, with its serrated green leaves and […]
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As temperatures fall, follow expert advice to keep stink bugs out of your house this season
The brown marmorated stink bug is one of the most common household pests. Thankfully, though, they don’t have to be a headache this fall with expert tips […]
Beetles a favorite of chicks, not Bird
One of my sustainability goals is to feed my chickens a significant portion of their daily rations from my garden. They have lots of time to free […]
Squashing spotted lanternfly populations a daunting yet vital task
MORGANTOWN—The spotted lanternfly is tough to miss, but easy to mistake for a colorful moth to those unaware of this invasive species’ short history in the United […]
Non-native plants not all bad for ecosystem
Recently learning that two common plants I know and enjoy (coltsfoot and ground ivy) are imports, started me thinking about native vs. non-native plants. If you aren’t […]
WVU warns of suspect seed packs in the mail
Unsolicited packets may contain invasive species of plant life WVU Today In recent weeks, residents in West Virginia and other states have reported receiving unsolicited packages containing […]
