It seems like everyone is enthusiastically installing pollinator gardens these days. I love to see folks appreciating the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s spring and pretty flowers are blooming, including ones the City of Albuquerque’s crews are planting for more than just aesthetics. There’s a lot of buzz is around the project, ...

This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...

With a broad mix of plant and animal species, the San Diego region is widely regarded as a global biodiversity hotspot. As key pollinators, bees play a foundational role in the region's floral ...

National Pollinator Week is June 21-27. To celebrate, let’s look at some of our important pollinators. First a botany review. Pollination occurs when pollen is moved within a flower or, in the case of ...

Creating a pollinator garden also means thinking about long-term care. Many common lawn and garden chemicals are linked to ...

The Tropical Honey Bush (Melianthus major) is a captivating plant that brings a unique touch to any garden. Native to South Africa, it’s known for its sweet aroma and striking foliage. Whether you’re ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University researchers have been awarded a $500,000 USDA grant to study more than 100 plants to find which provide honey bees with the highest nutritional value. Honey ...

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Potentially deadly viruses in the pollinators are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of flowering ...