Andy Jensen just might be the only person in North America with his particular hobby. By day, Jensen is the go-between for farmers and researchers as manager of the Northwest Potato Research ...

In the world of plant-feeding insects, who shows up first to the party determines the overall success of the gathering; yet viruses can disrupt these intricate relationships, according to researchers.

Inspect your garden for aphids every few days. “Things can get out of hand quickly if you’re not paying attention,” says ...

You have to love all the garden treasures that appear when the weather warms. Fresh, tender leaves pop out on the trees, the ...

Aphids - who hasn't been bothered by these little insects at one time or another? Why do they reproduce on plants so successfully? Researchers have found out that aphids are able to influence the ...

A tiny bug may be key in fending off garlic mustard, the invasive plant that's popping up everywhere from backyards to forests nationwide. According to the USDA's National Invasive Species Center, ...

I was sitting outside enjoying the unseasonable warmth this last weekend and noticed tiny, white, fluffy things drifting around my backyard. I had seen these for the first time last year and found ...