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Natural Remedy for Tick Bite: New Course

Jeanne — Fri, 29 May 2026 19:34:45 +0000

The Herbal Academy has just launched a new course called “After the Bite: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases.” This course features a natural remedy for tick bites and supportive herbal care after the bite. As someone who was seriously ill ‘after the bite’ – and didn’t even realize a tick had sent...

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Meet a Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar

Jeanne — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:49:33 +0000

We were on our evening walk last night when this beauty crossed our path: a polyphemus moth caterpillar. What Is the Polymphemus Moth? The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a large and visually striking moth native to North America. It belongs to the Saturniidae family, which includes many of the giant silk moths. Its name...

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Sunscald on Tomatoes: What It Is and How to Prevent It

Jeanne — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:57:20 +0000

If you’ve ever walked out to your garden and spotted tomatoes with pale, blistered patches, you might be dealing with a common but frustrating issue: sunscald. It’s not a disease, and it’s not caused by pests. It’s a physiological disorder that stems from too much sun and heat, especially when fruits are suddenly exposed. What...

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