It really is worrying then that these very special insects are in decline. Ever wondered where all the food that you eat comes from ... vital process in flowering plant reproduction involving ...

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Identify common garden insects with these garden bugs' pictures and descriptions and become an expert bug identifier.

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But what if plants are good for us even if we don’t eat them? Turns out there’s been quite a bit of research done on the benefits of indoor plants on our health and well-being. Some of the ...

Explore tips for beginning gardening and learn about the typical vegetable garden myths many beginners mistakenly believe.

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AVON — An Avon area farm family has been honored with a national award for their agricultural conservation efforts.