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Wasps have earned a reputation for being the absolute jerks of the flying insect community. With menacing looks and an aggressive behavior that fears precisely no one, wasps are equipped with a ...

When thinking about edible plants and foraging for food, ferns are one of the first things that come to mind. But, whether you’re a seasoned forager or an inquisitive gardener, knowing the facts about ...

Hover flies are truly unsung heroes in the garden. Operating like undercover agents, hover flies are easily mistaken for bees or wasps. When at rest on a flower, it’s nearly impossible to tell the ...

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Recently, I found myself in a plant nursery looking over their selection of tropical houseplants. A sales associate approached and asked if she could help me. I told her I was getting tired of owning ...