Fighting Fire with Fire: The ABCs of Biological Control
When we’re dealing with a pest infestation, our first instinct is certainly not to introduce insects into our plants. YetContinue Reading
Category: Beneficial insects
Questions and Answers: Premature Sprouting and Annoying Flies
Shoots Sprouting Too Early While working in my flower beds recently, I noticed that the spring shoots of several daffodils,Continue Reading
Prepare the Return of Monarch Butterflies Now
If you still see monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in your garden in October in Canada, they are probably latecomers. TheContinue Reading
Bees’ Favorite Plants
Attracting pollinators of all kinds is a critical mission in this decade, driven by climate change and ecosystem disruptions. AndContinue Reading
My (Not So) Peaceful Coexistence With Grouns-Nesting Wasps
I have to tell you something that happened to me recently and made me think about the limits of ourContinue Reading
Fake Nails That Move? No! A Bug To Discover!
I was taking a walk on the bike path near my house the other day with my partner when heContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Laurel With Sticky Leaves
I have a bay laurel that I have been growing indoors for several years without moving it. This spring, IContinue Reading
Beyond the Monarch: Discover Other Fascinating Travelers in Your Garden!
Ah, May… FINALLY! The month when everything comes alive in Canadian gardens. The birds return with a fanfare, the budsContinue Reading
Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Who doesn’t appreciate the fluttering and beautiful colors of butterflies and hummingbirds in our gardens? But it is clear thatContinue Reading
Don’t Kill Those Red Mites!
The red mites we sometimes see on plant leaves or stems aren’t always harmful. In this article, originally published onContinue Reading