The soldier beetle is a common sight in summer gardens across much of North America. These insects,...
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Beneficial insects
Foraging habitat for pollinators: What to plant in sun and shade
With so much information available about the vital importance of pollinators to our food chain and...
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The tachinid fly: Get to know this beneficial insect
If you spy a fly buzzing around your garden and sipping nectar from your plants, you should probably...
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Build a pollinator palace for your garden
You’ve likely heard of insect hotels, but what about a pollinator palace? At the READ MORE »
Garden spider: A welcome friend or a scary foe?
A fully grown garden spider can be an intimidating sight. Often spotted in the landscape when they...
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5 Surprising Facts About Ladybugs You Don’t Know
In the world of garden friendly bugs, ladybugs have become the polka-dotted poster children. Unless...
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