Gardeners can prepare for spring 2025 by building a bee-friendly garden. The vital pollinators are in need of conservation as their populations decline. If you have a green thumb, it may be the ...

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...

ISLA VISTA, Calif.—Beekeeper Danielle Bushar says the Recreation and Parks District’s Beekeeping Program plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Bushar gave kids an ...

When you step into your garden in the warmer months, chances are you’ll spot bees buzzing and butterflies flitting from flower to flower. They’re not just beautiful to watch—they’re essential workers ...

Florida's native bees are more efficient pollinators than honeybees and crucial for your garden. Learn how to attract these ...

Every year on 20 May, we celebrate World Bee Day to remind everyone how important bees are. Bees help plants grow by moving pollen between flowers. This is called pollination, and it helps almost 90% ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter of survival—and new research shows how flowers do it is more intriguing than ...