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For many years now, there has been a very strong movement to bring attention to the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. From my view within the garden industry, this movement has created ...

I’ve mentioned before that some of our native bees are specialists and today I want to introduce you to some bees you may want to get acquainted with if you grow squashes, gourds or pumpkins. These ...

A new study is the first to show that chemical-induced changes in plant electrophysiology translates to a change in floral electric fields. Chemicals create an ion flux, essentially an electric ...

Q: I want to have more bees to pollinate my flowers, but don’t want to become a beekeeper. Any advice? - Larry from Warwick A: Well, as a struggling beekeeper, I can relate to your question. I say I’m ...

Candy told me over email that his original idea consisted of many networked synthetic flowers that would let scientists track bees and study their behavior using a system of dyes and cameras.”That way ...

Q: We’ve gathered lots of tomatoes and green beans even though I have not seen many bees. I have planted coneflowers nearby to attract pollinators. Do all plants have both male and female blooms like ...

September is National Honey Month, so let’s delve into the world of bees. There are many ways to enjoy honey, such as in a cup of tea or on a nice warm piece of corn bread. If you are lucky, there are ...

Self-pollinating plants have male and female parts, allowing the pollen to travel from the anther in the stamen to the stigma in the pistil. These plants can be fertilized without the help of ...

Walmart has taken the first step to ensuring foods such as apples, pumpkins and almonds remain on shelves in the event of a bee extinction. Earlier this month, Walmart filed a patent for a ...

Researchers in Japan have developed a soap bubble-based pollination method that is as effective as doing it by hand. By Cara Giaimo As wild insect populations decline and commercial honeybee colonies ...

Moths have long been seen as the annoying creatures that leave holes in your clothes. But new research suggests that those pesky insects have been badly misjudged. A new study, published this week in ...