Episode 74: Buzz Pollination and Soapwort

It’s tomato season! Did you know that the flowers of tomatoes are self-pollinating? Fused petals surround the anthers and … More

Episode 73: Biological Soil Crusts and Pronghorn

In previous episodes, we covered some of the adaptations that plants found in arid regions like ours have developed … More

Boise Goathead Fest is back, which means that Treasure Valley residents are invited once again to get out there … More

You are justified in your fear of black widow spiders. Even male black widows have a reason to fear … More

Thrips are a prevalent horticultural pest, yet due to their small stature, they operate under our radar and go … More

Summertime insect life on the farm is intense. Casey describes some of the insect activity she’s been seeing, as … More