CHOOSING YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Buying a real Christmas tree this December? Knowing which type you’re taking home can make all the difference. Not every Christmas tree looks, smells, or lasts the same. Here’s a …
The Superb Lyrebird: A Bird That Can Mimic Almost Any Sound
Walk through a damp forest in southeastern Australia and you might hear kookaburras, parrots, whipbirds, and other native birds calling from somewhere ahead. Then a completely different noise may appear: …
Why the Colossal Squid Has the Largest Eyes of Any Animal Alive
Far below the sunlit surface of the Southern Ocean lives an animal with eyes unlike anything else known in nature. The colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) possesses enormous, forward-facing eyes, and …
Tomato Hornworms: How to Spot, Remove, and Deal With Them Safely
Table of Contents Tomato Hornworms: How to Spot, Remove, and Deal With Them Safely One day your tomato plants look healthy and thriving. The next morning, entire branches seem stripped …
Cicada Killer Wasps: The Giant Lawn Wasp That Isn’t What It Looks Like
Table of Contents Cicada Killer Wasps: The Giant Lawn Wasp That Isn’t What It Looks Like Every summer, homeowners across much of the United States are startled by enormous wasps …
How to Cure Onions and Garlic After Harvest (So They Actually Last)
Table of Contents How to Cure Onions and Garlic After Harvest (So They Actually Last) Harvesting a beautiful crop of onions or garlic is only half the job. If they’re …
Nighthawk Migration: Why Dusk Skies Fill With Birds in Late August
Table of Contents Nighthawk Migration: Why Dusk Skies Fill With Birds in Late August If you’ve ever looked up during a warm August evening and noticed dozens of long-winged birds …
Why Mulch Matters Most in Late-Summer Heat (And How to Apply It Correctly)
Table of Contents Why Mulch Matters Most in Late-Summer Heat (And How to Apply It Correctly) By late August, many gardens begin showing the strain of weeks of sunshine, drying …
Why You’re Seeing More Lone Coyotes in Late Summer (It’s Called Dispersal)
Table of Contents Why You’re Seeing More Lone Coyotes in Late Summer (It’s Called Dispersal) If you’ve noticed more lone coyotes crossing roads, walking through neighborhoods, or appearing at the …
Companion Planting That Actually Works (And the Pairings That Don’t)
Table of Contents Companion Planting That Actually Works (And the Pairings That Don’t) Companion planting has been part of gardening traditions for centuries. Open almost any gardening book or browse …