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The Emerald Ash Borer, the Asian longhorn beetle, now the Southern Pine Beetle. This hour, we learn about the newest in a series of pests and diseases…
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Pine forests in New England could soon be at the mercy of an incredibly destructive insect. The southern pine beetle is making its way north. And a new…
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Summer is officially here! And it looks like it's going to be a hot one.This hour, we find out what opportunities -- and challenges -- lie ahead for…
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Summer *officially* kicks off next week -- and if recent temperatures are any indication of what's to come, then it's going to be a hot one.This hour, we…
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Connecticut’s top insect expert is banking on more rain, and a fungus, to knock back populations of gypsy moths. For the past two years, those hungry…
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One of the biggest trends in the last 20 years in vegetable gardening has been the expanded use of raised beds. It's not a new idea, but it seems everyone…
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In the northeast U.S., there is less than 1 percent of old growth forest left. A new University of Vermont study finds that harvesting trees in a way...
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I love the common name of the tree Chionanthus viginicus. Old Man's Beard is a good description of the white flowers that bloom in May and June. It's one…
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Some people love this root, while others loathe it. It's probably because the root contains the chemical geosmin, which gives it an earthy smell. It was…
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Gypsy moths have been with Nutmeggers for a while. The pest was first detected in Stonington in 1905, and by the mid-20th century, spread statewide. The…