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Catherine Boeckmann

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As seen in: Scott County News, Before It's News, The Old Farmers Almanac, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Harrison Daily Times, City Farmer News, Valley City Times-Record, The Walters Herald, Independence Daily Reporter, Flagler News Weekly
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Growing Seasons Are Getting Longer. What Does That Mean for Garden Pests?

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By Catherine Boeckmann
| Before It's News
The biggest increases occurred in the West. California saw the largest increase, followed by Washington, Arizona, Utah, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Every gardener has a familiar nemesis. Maybe it’s squash vine borers in the zucchini patch, Japanese beetles on the roses, or stink bugs showing up just as tomatoes begin to ripen. And if it feels like those pests are showing up earlier and sticking around longer than they used to, you may be onto something.
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Growing Seasons Are Getting Longer. What Does That Mean for Garden Pests?

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By Catherine Boeckmann, Michael Levenston Verified
| City Farmer News
The biggest increases occurred in the West. California saw the largest increase, followed by Washington, Arizona, Utah, North Dakota, and Wyoming. By Catherine Boeckmann Old Farmer’s Almanac June 26, 2026 Excerpt: Every gardener has a familiar nemesis. Maybe it’s squash vine borers in the zucchini patch, Japanese beetles on the roses, or stink bugs showing up just as tomatoes begin to ripen.
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Why Are Ants on My Peonies? Here's What They're Really Doing

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By Catherine Boeckmann
| The Old Farmers Almanac
Do peonies really need help from ants to bloom? Garden folklore says that ants “tickle the buds” to help the flowers open. Peonies and ants do have a mutually beneficial relationship, but it’s not quite what you may think. Here’s the story about peonies and ants—plus, tips on how to bring peonies indoors without the ants. In late spring, we rejoice in the breathtakingly beautiful peony blossoms.
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