Spring is approaching in the northern hemisphere, and with it come the perennial considerations about which kinds of flowers ...

CHALLENGE yourself to find the hidden bee amongst the see of bright flowers. But how long will it take you? Bees are considered the most important group of insects as far as pollination of plants ...

Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...

Flower shape and size impact urban bee survival. Discover how planting diverse blooms can support wild bee populations.

Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind. Is there a word you want to see included in ...

A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...

March in New England brings the earliest signs of spring. Plants that have been dormant all winter start to wake up and so do ...

Next time you’re outside, say a silent thanks for the many unsung insect pollinators helping to keep our ecosystems healthy.

Starting a garden from flower seed is one of the most economical and satisfying hobbies a person can have. Rather than ...

Regular readers of this column will know that, in general, I struggle to muster much affection for non-native species, ...