As summer fades and the crisp autumn air settles in, our gardens begin to wind down. But while most of the flowers may be ...

When most people think of bees, they picture them buzzing from flower to flower or building hives in trees. But not all bees live that way. In fact, several species actually dig their nests ...

You might associate bees with lush summer gardens and meadows. But this fall, one northern Illinois prairie is abuzz with the ...

This time of year fills me with such joy and anticipation. Seeing old friends emerge from the ground is almost as rewarding as knowing more are on their way. I am struck by how plants seem to grow ...

The size and shape of lawn holes can tell you who's digging them You can determine the source of holes in your yard without mounds by inspecting the damage and watching for animals. Insects like grubs ...

Several years ago, my friend Sharon Richardson introduced me to dahlias. She grows dozens of different varieties each year, knows them by name, and keeps them going season to season by overwintering ...

While yellow jackets are active throughout the summer in Michigan, fall is often when they become the most annoying as they pester you for your apple, or cinnamon and sugar doughnut at the farmer's ...