Gardening
The Gentle Bees
The Gentle Bees Although honeybees and bumble bees tend to get most of the attention, there are more than 20,000 species of bees in the United States. Among those numbers are several species that are gentler than honeybees, including Mason and Leafcutter bees. Both species are highly effective pollinators and help gardens thrive and ecosystems…
Read MoreSupporting Pollinator Health Worldwide
Supporting Pollinator Health Worldwide Supporting pollinators and the tireless efforts of different organizations, volunteers, scientists, beekeepers, and gardeners is not just a nationwide movement; it is worldwide. Every individual has an opportunity to do something small or big to support pollinator health across the globe. Even little measures can have a meaningful and lasting impact…
Read MoreThe Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment
The Buzzing Trio of Bees, Gardening, and the Environment The perfect trio exists in nature. It is the meeting point and crossover among bees, gardening, and the environment, although the three players in this perfect trio depend on one another. The Bees’ Role in the Trio Bees may be the unsung heroes of gardens, and…
Read MoreSpring Into Action and Get Your Garden Bee-Ready
Spring Into Action and Get Your Garden Bee-Ready It is the time of year all gardeners have been waiting for – a blank canvas to plan and put together their favorite plants and flowers and help bees and other pollinators stay nice and healthy! Gardeners are ready to spring into action and get those gardens…
Read MoreJune is National Pollinators Month
June is National Pollinators Month What exactly is National Pollinators Month, and how can we honor the ever-important pollinators of the earth at a time when they are center stage? Beekeepers and dedicated pollinator protectors encourage everyone to find ways to promote healthy pollination this month. One of the best ways to do so is…
Read MoreHelping Bees Through the Summer
Helping Bees Through the Summer Summer is the time of year when bees typically buzz around, staying so busy that it is hard to catch them still. Bees work diligently throughout their life cycles. Many in our nation have reports of fewer encounters with bees in the wild, and this has alerted beekeepers and enthusiasts…
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