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Plants used for bee habitat might kill bees
Back yard gardeners who plant bee-friendly plants and flowers, may actually be killing bees.
9 surprising pollinator species that aren't bees
You may be amazed to see just what kind of unusual critters can be credited with pollinating plants!
How to Design a Garden for Native Bees
Create a garden that not only looks beautiful but also nurtures native bees — and helps other wildlife in the process
Knotweed Can’t Be Killed. But Can It Be Stopped?
The invasive plant that crossed an ocean to terrorize my backyard is coming for yours.
Sprout: Use a Pencil, Plant a Pencil, Grow a Plant!
What if instead of throwing your pencil stubs away you could plant them and have them grow into something delicious, beautiful, and fun? Check out SPROUT!
Robot bees are designed to pollinate flowers when real bees no longer can
Researchers in Poland are building robot bees, called B-Droids, designed to pollinate flowers in cases where real bees no longer can.
Invite Nature In With 31 Incredible Indoor Plant Ideas
We have showcased a series of indoor plant ideas, herbs and fun beautiful ideas and take son flower pots we hope you will enjoy and find inspiring.
Greener Living: Building a pollinator house helps out mason bees
Native Plants Help You Find Your Garden Style
Imagine the garden of your dreams designed with plants indigenous to your region
More of Your Wildlife Gardening Questions Answered
Why are native plants important? Native plants are the plant species naturally found in your region. Each region has its own unique plant communities that are adapted to the local soil types, …
Tips for Planting Bee-Friendly Gardens
Help keep bee populations healthy by planting bee-friendly gardens.
9 Fresh Ideas for a Fun Vertical Garden
Proof that plants don't need to be stuck in the ground.
Great Design Plant: Grow Blueberries for Their Fruit and More
Eastern gardeners should consider growing blueberry plants for their delicious fruits, bee-friendly spring blooms and brilliant fall foliage
How plants time their flowering
The onset of flowering is a central event in the life cycle of a plant and ensures reproduction. From an agricultural perspective, it is important that flowering takes place at the right time to optimise harvests. Professor Markus Schmid is leading a project to find out how flowering time is regulated on cell level.
5 Tips for a Bee Friendly Yard
Turn your landscape into a bee safe oasis to protect our honeybees and native bees, plus beehive adoption info. #SaveTheBees #BeehiveAdoption
How to Identify Six Plant Families Using Their Flowers
Most plants in the same family have similar characteristics. These similar characteristics can mostly be seen in their flowers.
23 Gardening Tips That'll Have You Planting Like A Pro
Expert advice for growing your own plants, produce, and herbs.
How to Plant a Fall Garden
Planting fall crops may be the last thing on your mind during these hot days, but growing a garden to maturity means getting started in mid- to late-summer.
Why should you consider marketing your plants as bee-friendly?
Despite the confusion around the term “bee-friendly,” retailers might be able to garner a premium price for plants labeled bee-friendly.
