Thank you for this question, Noel. Installing a nesting block is a great way to help attract native bees to pollinate your garden. This is something you can buy or make yourself. Rot-resistant cedar ...

Native bees cannot be hosts of varroa mite, according to the CSIRO. And while not all native species pollinate agricultural ...

It’s no secret that pollinators are the key to plant survival. For those who have an appreciation for our buzzing brethren, there are various options to attract them to your home. With almost 1,000 ...

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 ...

Bees and other pollinators are threatened by an assortment of factors, such as pests, pathogens, pesticides, climate change and a loss of nesting habitat and forage plants. Many gardeners are ...

Bees are as much a symbol of summertime as beaches, boating and baseball. They can be seen working in flower beds, vegetable gardens, and yards (especially those with dandelions) all summer long.

Even though I explained why I was drilling holes into logs, my wife was sure I had lost it. It didn't help matters that the logs were in a brush pile and that I was taking time from other house hold ...

There’s something magical about watching bees buzz between flowers and butterflies drift lazily through the garden. These little pollinators aren’t just beautiful, they’re essential. Without them, ...