Found these in three stacked drawers- the top had placemats some made from natural fibers, Middle (with the largest infestation) had recipe books, note books and newspapers; the bottom drawer contains table linens. These drawers are built into my eating area on hardwood floors. Ruler in picture is in mm

Observing substantial number of brown branches on Norway Spruce. Is this a fungal infection that needs to or can be treated?

Hello, I decided to plant garlic and shallots this fall. I planted 2 raised beds with several varieties (hard neck) about 2 weeks ago, and mulched them with lots of straw. I noticed today that some have sprouted. Do I need to worry? Is there something I can do? It’s really been terribly warm. Also, I haven’t been watering them, since I planted them and watered them in. Should I water? It hasn’t rained here much at all since they were planted. I read your article about garlic but I’m not sure what I should do in this situation. Thanks for any info.

What is the best method for disposing of invasive plants, such as bittersweet vines? Recycling centers do not want them, and I do not want to put them into a compost pile

I have three 25-foot cryptomeria japonica which started browning out in the past few weeks. Only one of them is close to another tree, so there is no crowding of the two that have the most brown branches. The branches start turning brown close to the trunk of the tree, travels down the entire length of the branch and then that branch easily snaps off the tree with just a little pressure. Also, the branches at the bottom of the trees started turning brown first and the browning has started to move up the tree. Unfortunately, I can't forward any photos, but the trees are starting to look bad. I did a little research and see that drought, insects or fungus might be the problem. It has been very dry, so I watered the trees a few times (long slow watering) and except for one little spider webby spot, it's not obvious to me what the problem is. Please advise what I should do so as not to lose my trees. Thanks!

Hi. I am the Livegreen Team leader and a teacher at Friendly Hills Middle School in Mendota Heights, MN. I am working with Conservation MN on a project this year and they recommeneded you. We want to start a pollinator garden with some native plants and need help from a gardener to create a plan, a sketch of the garden and which plants we should use. We are thinking of beginning the garden in an area on our school grounds that is roughly 25 feet by 20 feet in area. The other middle school in our district , Heritage Middle School, has created a similar garden that we would like to mimic and use with our students as a learning opportunity for them and our community. Do you have any gardeners who would be willing to meet me before or after school in Novemeber? I am available most days from 8:00 am-9:30 am (not on Tuesdays or some Weds) and daily after school anytime after 3:20. Thank you for your help, Katy Lynch and the FHMS Livegreen Team & Conservation Crew

Will you please send the 2025 County Fair schedule for Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties? As a part of our community service we schedule free community shred events and often hold them at our local fairgrounds. Thank you.

I’m looking to find a master gardener who would be willing to come to my garden and give me advice. My goal is to have enough food growing that it would sustain my family, and eventually, other families. I have established a layout and started growing fruit, vegetables and herbs for the past two years but I have a low yield. I also added a very nice greenhouse and fenced areas. I, of course, would be happy to compensate for time. Please advise and thank you for taking my question.

I found worms in some hay I just purchased for my horses. Are these superworms? if not, what are they and can they hurt my horses if digested?