Scientists found that bees follow subtle microclimate cues - tiny shifts in heat and humidity that shape pollination and boost crow yields.

Has your garden been breaking the law? Until very recently, mine did. That’s because I grow flowers and food in my front ...

Honeybees are generalists that take pollen and nectar wherever they find it, so your Pacific Northwest natives make for a ...

Beescape is a free, web-based resource that compiles data from several sources to assess bee habitats and risks anywhere in ...

Cosmos, marigolds, sunflowers and zinnias are easy-to-grow annuals and will attract bees. Hardy perennials such as coneflower, blazing star, rudbeckia, sedum and aster will attract bees through the ...

You can also make your feeders more attractive by turning them into a fruit plate for visiting butterflies. Add pieces of ...

Trees provide essential structure while adding their own unique beauty to the landscape. Discover gorgeous flowering trees ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

June is National Pollinator Month, and efforts are growing to raise awareness about the role prairie restoration plays in supporting declining bee, butterfly and insect populations. One such ...

June is Pollinator Month, when we recognize the huge role bees, butterflies, birds, bats & others play in keeping our environment going.

Chalky soil suits plants that like alkaline and free-draining conditions, and aren't bothered by drought or growing in ...

Climate can vary across large areas of land, but it can also vary within much smaller areas such as farms. A new study by ...