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From garlic mustard to tree-of-heaven, a UConn educator shares tips on removing invasive plant species from spring gardens.
Spring is here, and with it comes the migration of birds. Here is why they make the trek northward for a New England summer.
It’s a scene fading from memory: a tangled hedgerow alive with birdsong, wildflowers bursting from the brambles, and a ...
Historians say it is possible that George Laurens is among the 20 people buried in unmarked Mepkin graves that abut the small ...
Connecticut hides its treasures well, and Macedonia Brook State Park in Kent might be its best-kept secret – a 2,300-acre ...
Imagine wandering through the lush English countryside, where vibrant meadows once teemed with wildflowers and the air buzzed ...
Don’t tidy up too soon. Many pollinators and other wildlife overwinter in dead plant stems or leaf litter. Delay your spring cleaning until temperatures have risen above 10oC consistently. Leave some ...
A new supermoon will be on the rise this weekend. "A new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun, resulting in the side of the moon facing Earth being unilluminated," ...
The full moon in May will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12, according to the Farmer's Almanac. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye.
Michigan gardeners can start preparing bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's ...
There’s a moment when you first arrive at James River State Park in Gladstone, Virginia, where your breath catches slightly – ...