Environment
Leave the Leaves for the Bees
Leave the Leaves for the Bees As blooms and plants drop their dead leaves, consider leaving them for bees to create a high-quality habitat. During the winter, which is still occurring in many states, insects hide or are in different stages, which is why you rarely see bees or other bugs during the cold winter…
Read MorePlanning Your Spring Bee Garden
Planning Your Spring Bee Garden As the cold weather fades into cool spring mornings and sunny afternoons, it will be time once again to begin the gardening cleanup everywhere. As dead leaves have fallen and blooms withered, the ground will inevitably be littered with rotting materials that should be cleared to create a clean canvas…
Read MoreBees In California Forests
Bees In California Forests We frequently talk about bees in both cities and rural areas. However, in Southern California, we have the luxury of being at the beach in the morning and on the slopes at night. Southern California has heavily forested regions with bees that behave differently from those in less-dense areas. If you…
Read MoreIs There Such Thing as Too Many Bees?
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Bees? As beekeeping grows in popularity, some may wonder whether an area can be too densely populated with bees. Urban beekeeping certainly has an upside, but is there any downside to too much? In suburban and rural areas, overpopulation is not a concern. In larger cities, like…
Read MoreForests and Bees Need Each Other
Forests and Bees Need Each Other Honeybees have become a hot topic for bee enthusiasts and environmentalists alike. These pollinating masters have captured the hearts of Americans, and their inconvenient swarm locations, including baseball fields and plane wings, continue to make headlines and trending social media posts. It is undeniable that bees are vital to…
Read MoreAutumn-izing Your Garden
Autumn-izing Your Garden Autumn is the time of year when gardeners prepare their gardens for the colder months ahead. Autumn-izing your garden is a great way to have a clean and primed area for planting in spring, and it is also considerate to think about the pollinators in your area during the process. Autumn is…
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