entomology
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Each year I start my garden with grand visions of endless bounty. Something happens around the first part of July though. I’ve gotten full of squash and cucumbers even had a few choice tomatoes; basically I get too full to keep up with the invading army of weeds and pests. The spring veggies are…
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If you remember back to elementary school science, you’ll remember that pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or a different flower. Some plants like grasses and pine trees rely on wind, a sheer quantity of pollen, and a little luck for…
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Business Background: Weeks Works, incorporated in 2000 by BJ Weeks, produces and sells honey in over 70 locations in the north Metro area. BJ went from managing 100 hives in 1995 to 500 or so now. In addition to honey Weeks sells wax and also contracts pollination services to growers across the state. …
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Spotting an active gardener is easy – just check for dirt under their fingernails! And if you notice small red sores on the hands above those dirty nails, then you know that person is borderline clinical in their level of devotion to their plants. They are willing to brave the pain and misery of fire…
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I was cleaning out the garage this weekend and ran into this little guy. I’ll admit I was a bit startled at first to see a two inch bug with big “eyes” moving across the floor. Once I picked it up though I was amazed how interesting it looked and figured I better find out…