The not-so-blessed praying mantis
Tami Gingrich sheds light on the vicious feeding habits of different species of praying mantises, and the plight non-native species can be to pollinators.
The organ pipe mud dauber wasp
Tami Gingrich offers a window into the unique reproduction habits and lifecycle of organ pipe mud dauber wasps.
What’s in the trees? It’s fall webworms
As summer begins to wane, messy web-like structures begin to appear near the ends of tree branches. These silken structures are the abodes of fall webworms.
Antlion: Hear him roar!
Tami Gingrich spotlights the unique lifecycle of antlions, highlighting their unique larvae hunting strategy.
It’s elderberry time!
Tami Gingrich shares tips for identifying the American elderberry and using its berries.
Oak apple galls
Have you ever noticed brown paper-like balls suddenly appearing on the forest floor or attached to leaves of oak trees? They might be oak apple galls.
Jewelweed: A diamond in the rough
Tami Gingrich details the unique characteristics and healing abilities of jewelweed.
Tomato hornworm: Friend or foe?
Tami Gingrich tries to change readers' perceptions on the dreaded tomato hornworm, which is actually a large, beautiful sphinx moth.
Pollinator gardens support delicate, beautiful ecosystems
Tami Gingrich shares tips for choosing different themes and creating beautiful gardens to support important pollinator populations in Ohio and beyond.
Monarchs and milkweed
Scientists predict that migratory monarchs will soon become extinct due to climate change and habitat loss. Planting native milkweed can help them survive.
