When I attended her biocontrol presentation titled “Rethinking Rose Pest Management,” I discovered that, apparently, true ...

We are entering the "Dog Days of Summer." Heat, humidity, grassy weeds, broadleaf weeds, confused weeds, mosquitoes, mowing, ...

My eyes shot open, and I leapt out of bed. This was the alarm clock I’d been waiting for — my favorite time of the year. The ...

I moved house a few months ago and recently heard a noise in the loft. Upon inspection, I noticed some rat droppings. What ...

Pests and diseases are biotic factors that impact an ecosystem and its organisms. Examples: those deer mowing your hostas to ...

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal with them. Do you garden? I do, and every year, I watch my tomatoes and lettuce get ...

Gardening is a lifelong learning experience, and even experienced gardeners experience failure because nature cannot be ...

Lavender contains essential oils such as linalool and camphor, which give it its distinctive floral scent. While it’s ...

Peoria City Soccer took on Springfield FC at Shea Stadium Saturday in an evening match. The City Carp went into this game ...

Ashers Bar & Grill in Pekin will be closing next week due to financial issues, with the final day of operation scheduled for ...

July is historically our hottest and driest month. Keep things easy, on you and the garden. Work in the mornings, stay ...