Kim Ballare was a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service until her federal grant “got snatched away.” Lost Science Kim Ballare was a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service until her ...

Unlike garden beds with spring flowers or vegetable patches, fruit trees should not be given slow-release fertilizers or compost before winter. Unless soil test results suggest otherwise, fertilizing ...

In the 10 years that Eli Haislip has worked at The Wood Thrush Shop, a bird-feeding supply store in Nashville, one of the questions he’s fielded most often concerns not birds, but mammals: What can I ...

Tired of pests tearing through your tomatoes or nibbling your peppers? One expert gardener has shared a clever, natural trick to keep your garden pest-free, no chemicals required. The secret? A little ...

Watering fruit trees correctly helps them grow strong roots, produce better fruit, and survive changing seasons. As temperatures drop and leaves fall, gradually reduce watering and stop once the ...

Discover the ultimate solution to protect your apple trees with our comprehensive demo on full apple tree netting! In this informative video, we demonstrate how to safeguard your precious fruit ...

Companion planting cilantro with potatoes gives gardeners multiple benefits. Potatoes grow stronger and more lush, while cilantro attracts beneficial insects that eat pests, reducing the need for ...

They were once on the verge of extinction, but now bald eagles have made a strong comeback. Along the Cuyahoga River, they have an ideal nesting site in tall trees near open water with good fishing.