The Insect Crisis: BaNQ’s Gardening book of the month:
You can borrow this e-book from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ). Subscription is required and is free. TheContinue Reading
Category: Beneficial insects
The Caterpillar Who’s Never Afraid of Moving
While most people were busy with summer chores, I found myself staring at my patio table with perhaps a littleContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Pollinators
Les autres insectes pollinisateurs What role do other pollinating insects play? I’ve noticed that around my house, it seems toContinue Reading
Creating Your Own Butterfly Garden
We’re hearing more and more about creating butterfly gardens, and that’s a good thing for biodiversity—and for us. But whatContinue Reading
10 Fascinating Facts About Pollinators
June 22–28 marks Pollinator Week, an international celebration dedicated to these often-overlooked workers who ensure the reproduction of thousands ofContinue Reading
The Leek Moth That Attacks Garlic and Onions
Who mercilessly attacks garlic and onions? Who pierces and chews them, jeopardizing our harvests of these delicious allium vegetables? WhatContinue Reading
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
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