Farming & Releasing Butterflies: Is It Justifiable for Happy Events?
September 24, 2018People grow butterflies to be released at weddings and similar occasions, but is it ethical and eco-friendly? Are there better ways to help butterflies?
Is the Tree of Heaven Really the Tree of Hell?
August 27, 2018The invasive, odiferous tree of heaven attracts pollinators but is toxic to other plants. It has human medicinal uses, but cutting alone encourages more growth.
5 Invasive Farm Nuisances You Can Make Useful
March 9, 2018You might want to eventually rid your land of these invasive plants, but until you’re able to get rid of them, you can make use of them.
Invasive Plants: What To Do About Wild Apple Trees In Your Fields
June 13, 2017Keeping fields clear of invasive plants is a challenge many farmers face, and those shrubby bushes invading your fields actually might be apple trees.
The Battle Against The Autumn Olive
December 2, 2016Our property is riddled with this invasive plant, and fighting the problem is a sustainability balancing act.
How My Wild Turkey Hunt Turned Into A Hunt For Invasive Plants
May 25, 2016If you’re traversing your property for other recreational activities, take a moment to help clean up invasive species and make your land a little bit healthier.
How To Control Spider Mites
July 30, 2015Don’t let spider mite infestations get out of control along with summer’s heat. Here’s how to keep their populations in check.
Goats Enlisted to Fight Invasive Plants
July 15, 2015Rural areas are questioning what to do about invasive species; for Minnesota, the answer is goats.
8 Invasive Species You Should Be Eating
June 29, 2015If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em. Foragers turn to eating invasive species as a means of control.
Invasive Beetle Threatens U.S. Avocados
October 9, 2012The redbay ambrosia beetle, carrying a fungal disease damaging to avocado trees, is spreading through the U.S. while researchers aim to stop it in its tracks.
