Dakota Gardener: A predator in the garden

Centipedes in gardens can be rather beneficial because they tend to eat insects that could possibly damage plants. (NDSU photo)

Centipedes in gardens can be rather beneficial because they tend to eat insects that could possibly damage plants. (NDSU photo)

I was planting some early onions in my garden and was surprised by a garden critter. I watched in amazement as it scurried across the soil looking for cover. I was glad I had enough time to snap a few pictures as I had found my inspiration for my upcoming garden column!What was the critter that had me so amazed? Why a centipede of course! Centipedes are a common insect relative found in ...

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