Episode 21: Monarch Butterflies and Idaho Native Milkweeds

Monarch butterflies are the state insect of Idaho. They are a charismatic insect, and concern about their decline is often … More

Episode 20: Thigmonasty in Prickly Pears and a Loveliness of Ladybugs

Plant movement in response to touch is called thigmonasty. The flowers of prickly pear cactus have stamens – the part … More

This week Casey gives us an update on some of the things that are blooming out at the farm. Since … More

Considering what a pest they can be, it makes sense to question what, if any, ecological benefits mosquitoes have. Would … More

This week we’re talking about native bees. Many of our native bees nest in the ground, and the majority … More

This week we discuss the basics of plant pollination, a.k.a. plant sex. Casey breaks it down, describing how pollen, … More