Growing a successful garden is a huge accomplishment, earned with the toil and sweat of many hot days and long weekends. But gardeners and homeowners looking for a different kind of challenge might ...

The gentle hum of bees visiting your backyard isn't just a pleasant soundtrack, it's essential for both your plants and our planet. With bee populations facing serious decline worldwide — like the ...

BOTHELL, Wash., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone knows what a honeybee is, but do you know what a solitary bee is? Did you know 90% of bees are SOLITARY? Solitary bees are gaining popularity with ...

WATERTOWN, Minn. (WCCO) --Minnesota pollinators have it tough right now. The Department of Natural Resources says habitat loss, pesticides and climate change, have contributed to the drastic decline ...

Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. Discovering bees requires patience, a discerning eye, and lots of tools. Over 16 months, Kevin Thomas, a ...

YORK, Pa. — They’re small, essential and in serious trouble. Bees, the unsung heroes of our food system, are disappearing at an alarming rate. As wild populations dwindle worldwide, a growing number ...

Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look ...