Few carnivorous insects can match the amazing aerobatic skill and brutal predatory proficiency of robber flies (family Asilidae) in their pursuit of prey. Adults of all species are predators and will attack a variety of insects, even "armed" prey like wasps.

Participants in the OGIA-OSU Diagnostic Walk-About held this past Monday at the Cincinnati Botanical Garden and zoo found a second generation Fall Webworm nest. The webworms were the black-headed biotype, but more on that later.

One of my favorite horticultural sights is confused plants that flower out of their typical bloom time sequence.  The wonderful term we use to describe this phenomenon is "remontant," which is derived from the French verb “remonter,” and translates to “rising again” or “coming up again.”  In this case, it is used to describe plants that bloom more than once a year.  We also use terms like “recurrent” or “repeat bloomer”.  In the world of plants and horticulture, this trait or ability is considered extremely desirable because people just love blooms and flowers!...

While visiting Marblehead Lighthouse State Park recently, I checked out some boxwoods given the proximity to box tree moth infestations in Michigan. A close examination revealed numerous long-jawed spiders resting on top of their mat-like silk creations.

Check out this edition of TTT - this is the 1st video recording for the month of August 2025.

Be enthralled with the captivating bloom display of our native American lotus. The flowering aquatic plants can be enjoyed in a number of ponds and lakes around Ohio including Lake Erie.

On Friday, August 22, from 10 am-noon at the Secrest Arboretum Welcome Center in Wooster, Ohio, there will be an educational program on diseases of roses. The program's purpose is to train participants in identifying important diseases of garden roses and share strategies for disease management.

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) refers to crop production conducted in an enclosed structure that allows for complete or partial control of growing conditions. CEA is designed to provide near-optimal growing conditions by manipulating growth parameters including light, nutrients, carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity.

 

An arborist, as described by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), is an individual trained in the art and science of planting, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Arborists are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly.

 

Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well-cared...

Are you seeing spots? - Spotted lanternfly (SLF) that is.