A pollinator is an insect or bird (or occasionally a mammal) that pollinates plants by transferring pollen from one plant to another. The movement of pollen grains from one plant to another is a way ...
Beautiful, diverse, ephemeral and mysterious. Those were just some of the words Micah Kloppenburg used to describe pollinators. Kloppenburg has been particularly engaged this week; he's a pollinator ...
Who and what are pollinators and why should you care? Bees, wasps, ants, butterflies, moths, flies, and even a few beetles are pollinators and their hard work in our gardens provides food for our ...
Lepidoptera, as they are known to scientists, are familiar creatures that are not only welcome guests in many gardens, they are also essential to certain flowering species' survival.
Some things in life seem so easy. Some people make complex and difficult things look so easy. Caitlin Clark makes heaving a 3-pointer from 6 feet beyond the top of the key look like she could do in ...
Creating a pollinator-friendly garden is a great way to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other vital pollinators ...
Pollinators are in serious trouble in the United States and around the world. Scientists and others say it's important to find the answers necessary to solve the crisis. Pollinators are animals that ...
Pollinators from birds and butterflies to bees all need a place to stay over winter. You can make your very own pollinator ...
In today’s garden world, attracting pollinators isn’t just a trend—it’s a vital practice for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Pollinators are key to plant health and food production, so attracting them boosts both biodiversity. Avoid harsh chemicals, since pollinators rely on pesticide-free zones to survive and thrive.
With World Honey Bee Day on the third Saturday in August, it's still timely to learn about honey bees and highlight the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. These tiny pollinators are essential ...
Plentiful precipitation means dandelions are growing like … weeds. They can be unsightly, but also support pollinators at a time when bees and butterflies have few options. To pull them or not to pull ...