Conditions are quite different today as I step into the early November woods for a walk. With the leaf drop and the not-yet snow cover, the forest is very open, and I see plenty of things that were ...

The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle, continues to devastate forests across North America, killing millions of ash trees ...

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

LITTLE ROCK — The sound of raindrops on tree leaves and the little greenish-brown pellets on the sidewalk are related to a common summertime phenomenon — leaf-hungry caterpillars. “Leaf-devouring ...

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat powdery mildew with this guide. Discover organic and chemical treatment options, as well as management strategies for long-term control.

A very dry September was followed by October, which was also arid, though not as much as the previous month. These are prime mushroom times in most years, but not this year. Mushrooms in the woods and ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: What are those blue-green growths on trees and ...

We’ve made it to another growing season, and with summer in full throttle, you may have noticed not all the lawn, flowers, trees, shrubs and vegetables are thriving, so there may be an issue to ...

Scientists warn that human activities are “eroding nature to the point of extinction” after releasing a list of new species ...

Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in the morning or evening, avoid extreme temps, and test on a small leaf ...