Carpenter Bees, Native Bees of North America

Carpenter bees do more good than harm

By sprigglys | February 22, 2018 |

Taken from the book, A Guide the Wonderful World Around Us: Notes on Nature by Brannen Basham. Annoying but important  You know carpenter bees- the large yellow and black insects…

Native pollinators need help too

By sprigglys | February 18, 2018 |

Honey bees aren’t the only pollinators suffering You’ve heard about the dangers facing honey bees- pests, diseases, and pesticides have stressed the species to a critical point. This threatens to…

The Flashy World of Floral Attraction

By sprigglys | January 28, 2018 |

Beyond the beauty  While many of us take pleasure in being around blooming plants because of their beauty, a closer look reveals the true nature of flowers. What might at…

Rising Co2 Levels Have Far Reaching Effects on Plants

By sprigglys | January 16, 2018 |

We are experiencing the highest concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our environment ever seen by humankind. There’s a lot of talk going on right now about the amount of…