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 ...

Most gardeners trying to help bees are accidentally harming them. Before you plant another bee-friendly border or pick up ...

With plant sales booming and education about insects becoming more commonplace, awareness of both native plants and pollinators has grown significantly over the past decade. But amid all the success, ...

I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, drew my attention to a number of bee-attracting trees. The first of these is ...

Fall is a great time to add trees to your landscape. Not only do they provide shade, remove pollutants from the air, and help manage stormwater; but many also provide food for bees. Keep this in mind ...

Bees rarely attract much attention unless a hive appears somewhere unexpected or a jar of honey is sitting on a kitchen shelf ...