That is an old saying by farmers that is used as a measuring stick to determine how their corn crops are faring in summer.

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The researchers reviewed over 400 previous research articles on flowers and insects and investigated how much bees and ...

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Learn to identify common culprits damaging your plants. Discover what insects could be eating your plants and how to stop it.

Broccoli, another vegetable in the brassica family, isn't a good choice for planting alongside tomatoes. That's because ...

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Data from the U.S Drought Mitigation Center reveals most Missouri is out of a drought — but how does the excess water impact ...

At Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake, I discovered what I think are two different species — the Ohio spiderwort and the Virginia spiderwort.

You’ve probably heard me sing the praises of tucking flowers into your veggie beds — pollinators love it, and they help keep pests at bay. But what if you turned the tables? What if your garden ...