When is peak fall leaf color?
Much of the country has already begun to notice a gradual loss of daylight over the last few weeks. This serves as a cue to Mother Nature, and ultimat...
How ticks spread disease to humans
According to Rebecca Eisen, a Research Biologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases in Fort...
Canada thistle is a noxious weed that’s hard to control in Colorado
Chances are you’ve probably seen this pesky weed around your property but just weren’t sure what it was called. It’s called Canada thistle (Cirsium ar...
Hurricane season brings harsh weather–and disease
Thrashing winds, heavy downpours, power outages and devastating flooding can only mean the start of the hurricane season. Hurricane season in the Atla...
A plant with “wet feet” often drowns from over watering
American author Ray Bradbury once said, “Too much of anything isn’t good for anyone.” To the surprise of some, water falls into that category – ...