As spring temperatures begin to warm across the country and reach about 50°F, mason bees will begin to emerge. These gentle, ...

While it is true that dandelions are helpful to bees in the earlier months of spring, there are other pollinating plants that are more nutritionally beneficial to the insects. In essence, bees don't ...

Gardens may still be waking up in early spring, but hungry bees are already active and searching for food. These 10-minute ...

As spring approaches, trees begin to bloom, and the iconic almond blossoms adorn the farmland throughout the Central Valley. People come from miles around to take photos in pinkish-white orchards and ...

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 ...

Lila Westreich receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research program. The first days of spring – ...

As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground, some ...