Have you been wondering what these webs in your trees are? They come from fall webworms, a pest similar to tent caterpillars (those demonic, hairy creepy crawlies that eat all the leaves off of trees in late May and June). It turns out that fall webworms are less harmful, though! I did some research, and…
We’ve reached a somber anniversary here in the Catskills – it’s been 10 years this week since Hurricane Irene came through, causing extreme flooding and damage to our region. The storm was strongest on August 28th. By the next day, the sun was out, but the water stayed high for quite a while. The damage,…
Meet the Black and Yellow Garden Spider Have you ever found a large black and yellow spider on the outskirts of your yard or garden? If you’re anything like me, you probably freaked out the first time you saw it. They’re pretty scary-looking with their black and yellow markings… and at around an inch long…
Easy Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe If you’ve been following all the tips for growing zucchini and yellow squash, chances are you’re inundated right now. This time of year we always seem to have more garden zucchini and summer squash than we can use! This quick and delicious zucchini beef skillet recipe is a great way to…
Any Amazon links below are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no cost to you if you click and finalize an order. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Raising Monarch Butterflies at Home While you can find Monarch butterflies all summer in the northeast, their caterpillars always tend…
