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By My Courier-Tribune Landscaping with native plants that furnish cover, seeds and insects for birds allows people to enjoy watching birds year-round. But maybe there’s no yard or an individual doesn’t have the time or physical ability to maintain a garden, according to press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Those would-be birdwatchers can

By My Courier-Tribune As the fall air moves in, mushrooms begin to make their way to the surface. While the spring morel often comes to mind when thinking about mushroom hunting, it’s in the fall that other edible mushrooms start to appear, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. You may have heard about hen

By My Courier-Tribune While typically allergy season hits for people in spring, for many allergy sufferers, the fall can be just as bad. Ragweed and mold are the biggest triggers of allergies this time of year. The peak of fall allergy season is approaching, as pollen and mold spores are reaching extreme levels and rapidly

By My Courier-Tribune With cooler temperatures on the horizon, lots of people like to make plans to get outside and hit the trails. Autumn color makes an amazing backdrop for a new hike, but it’s important to remember that there are steps one should take while on the trail, and even before you arrive at

By My Courier-Tribune In 2022, there were 177 Missouri traffic crashes involving farm equipment and implements. In those crashes, seven people were killed and 63 were injured. “Missouri has entered harvest season and it’s important that drivers and farmers pay attention and share the road. Farmers and motorists are encouraged be courteous drivers and to

By My Courier-Tribune “The delicate, ephemeral nature of flowers undoubtedly adds to our appreciation of them,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Many literally are here today, gone tomorrow.” But, flowers can be enjoyed all year long by drying them, said Trinklein, and now is the perfect time to gather the excess from

By My Courier-Tribune Fall is time for the changing of the guard in flower beds and containers. As some summer flowers shout their last hurrah, others gradually fade into the background. To fill in holes in the landscape, many nurseries and garden centers offer replacement plants such as mums, asters and pansies that will spruce

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning retailers and aquarium owners to check moss balls for a potential zebra mussel infestation. Moss balls containing the invasive species have been discovered in Washington state and it’s possible they were distributed to buyers in Missouri. states a conservation department release. Zebra mussels were first

By My Courier-Tribune Irises grow easily in the garden, however, gardeners should give the flowering-plants attention in August, says experts. By dividing and replanting clumps that have become too large, gardeners can increase spring displays, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Clumps can be rejuvenated by dividing the rhizomes into small sections. A

By My Courier-Tribune The warm, sunny days and cool nights of fall in Missouri provide ideal growing conditions for cool-season vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein in a press release. “The Chinese cabbage group, which includes napa and bok choy, grows best under short days with temperatures between