Bees are an essential aspect of maintaining our food supply. That’s why so many people today are creating safe havens for Mason bees, a gentle North American pollinator that’s extremely productive in working with spring fruits, nuts, and flowers. Anyone can create a safe haven for Mason bees to help protect the bee population for…
It is hard to miss all the news reports that continue to warn about the growing scarcity of helpful bees. Gardeners recognize the importance of having a healthy bee population to pollinate their fruits and vegetables. Without bees, pollination slows to a halt and soon the gorgeous flowers we take for granted in the spring…
With evidence of spring popping up all around us, many of you are probably itching to get your garden started and your flowers planted. Spring is so refreshing and is a period of renewal. It is like you are getting a clean slate to start your yard anew with lots of pretty flowers and maybe…