Category Archives: Insects

Two Things You Did Not Know about Japanese Beetles

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mary Schier

I’m one of the fortunate few Minnesota gardeners who — at least so far — does not have a problem with Japanese beetles. The JBs can be extremely frustrating and they have driven two of the most peace-loving ladies I … Continue reading →

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Cherry Season: It’s All Over But the Pie

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Mary Schier

This spring I blogged several times about my ‘Bali’ cherry tree and my efforts to prevent the blossoms from freezing during our warm/cold/warm/cold April. I’m happy to report that many of the cherries did survive and, in some ways, I … Continue reading →

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Insects Arriving Early

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mary Schier

Yesterday I had a close encounter of the delightful kind. I had stopped at Bachman’s Cedar Acres on the way home from the Twin Cities and was looking at some dianthus for a spot on the rocks in my front … Continue reading →

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Return of the Eastern Tent Caterpillars

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Mary Schier

I first noticed the tell-tale tents of eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) in the nature area near our house about a week ago. Sure enough, when I did my post-freeze assessment of the backyard, a tiny nest was clinging to … Continue reading →

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