New pests are emerging as serious threats to vegetable crops, requiring growers to adapt their pest management strategies.

There are many plants that make great companions for cucumbers, but some can compete for nutrients while others attract pests ...

If you’re thinking of planting for pollinators this spring, I will be teaching a one-hour class at the Columbus Public ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer As spring approaches ...

Some gardeners believe potatoes are best planted on or near St. Patrick’s Day. As a Missouri Extension article wisely says, ...

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, ...

But many other insects—including beetles, flies, moths and butterflies—also visit flowers to feed on nectar and pollen. In doing so, they can play an essential role in pollinating plants.

The spirited little Volkswagen Beetle first entered the U.S. in 1950 and charmed Americans with its round headlights and curved body, which emulated the shape of a ladybug. This unique car saw ...

Beware the cucumber beetle, a bright yellow spotted or striped insect that targets all members of the cucumber family, including squash, melons, and gourds. As they feed on leaves, wilt bacteria ...