Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy garden. Mason bees, for ...

A red mason bee (Osmia bicornis) in its winter quarters, a reed stalk. When wild bees like this hatch at the right time after a long winter break, they have enough energy reserves left to take flight ...

As concern grows over the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These gentle-natured bees ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stephen Paisley works as the volunteer bee expert for Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner. The mason bee house provides an area ...

Honeybees, which are tasked with pollinating many of the agricultural crops in the United States, are dying off in record numbers. Commercial beekeepers are reporting losses this year ranging between ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Not every bee lives in a hive and makes honey. But some of those other bees are necessary for a healthy ...