Georgia is turning a new leaf, or rather, a new flower. The Senate unanimously approved changing the state’s flower last week from one white flower to another—the Cherokee Rose to the Sweetbay ...

The former state flower, the Cherokee Rose, is an invasive species native to Southeast Asia, not Georgia. The new state flower, the Sweetbay Magnolia, is native to Georgia and supports local wildlife.

Learn why native plants are better for bees than fancy hybrids and how to create a pollinator friendly garden.