Carpenter bees do more good than harm

Carpenter Bees, Native Bees of North America

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…

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Native pollinators need help too

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…

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The Flashy World of Floral Attraction

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…

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