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In the spring, Pictured Rocks recommends looking for marsh marigolds, trout lily, Canada mayflower, Dutchman’s breeches, ...
In early spring, when many overwintering insects begin to emerge, they need a readily available source of nourishment to ...
They offer a range of colors and are a sign that spring is coming. This daisy-like bloom, typically pink or purple, stands ...
A recent paper by Frisch records some interesting observations on the manner in which bees notify to members of the same hive the existence of a rich source of honey. By the use of a glass-fronted ...
There is an abundance of flowers that bloom in summertime, giving bees plenty of options for food. However, springtime can be a bit more uncertain for bees looking for nectar. Growing spring ...
Spring brings with it many wildflowers emerging and blooming on warm, rainy and sunny days. Most dandelions have bloomed and gone to ...
"If bees don't pollinate flowers, flowers don't produce the food ... our food crops are impacted. Watch Cold spring has beekeepers concerned about quiet hives on World Bee Day ...
Native to the American southwest and northern Mexico, these vibrant yellow flowers are the perfect addition to any low-maintenance garden. The flowers of the desert marigold produce a nectar that ...
“I just enjoyed the constant buzz and watching them go in and out, pollinating the flowers.” But this year, as April was getting on and he’d seen no sign of his bees, Cavallo grew concerned.
New study suggest that flowers can actually "hear" the buzzing sounds that bees make when they fly around looking for nectar ...
The spring flower bloom in Wisconsin is worth celebrating. It's as if nature itself is giddy, positively bursting with color after months of monochromatic winter and weeks of the browns and grays ...
Bees prefer yellow flowers to red ones, reveals new research. And the findings may eventually lead to higher-yielding crops, say scientists. The discovery was triggered when researchers examining ...