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 ...

Spring is a make-or-break season for beekeepers, when colonies rapidly expand and need careful management. From feeding strategies to swarm prevention, the right actions now can set your bees up for a ...

Gardens may still be waking up in early spring, but hungry bees are already active and searching for food. In the countryside, early blossom from trees and hedgerows can provide food. In many gardens, ...

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 ...

They are solitary bees, each female builds her own nest and spends the spring pollinating blossoms while collecting pollen to feed the next generation. Because they carry pollen loosely on their body ...