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 ...

These questions go far beyond mere aesthetics: flowers are an essential source of food for birds and insects, including the dozens upon dozens of species of wild bees found in most cities. For them, ...

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

While modern trees like maples and ashes have switched to wind pollination — releasing clouds of pollen to be scattered at ...

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

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

Spring is just around the corner and as temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, bees become active seeking out nectar ...