As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground, some ...

If you're a gardener, you probably understand the important relationship bees have with plants, from flowers to fruit trees to vegetables. There are many types of beneficial bees you'll want in your ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

From metallic to fuzzy, North America’s 4,000 native bees are vital pollinators. This World Bee Day, learn how to protect ...

My Decatur neighbor, Daniel Ballard, an ecological landscaper, sent a note last week excitedly saying that scores of little dirt mounds had popped up on a grassy expanse on the Decatur High School ...

What do bees do in cold weather? When it is below the mid-50s, the bees go into the hive and form a cluster. They keep the queen in the center of the cluster. They vibrate their wing muscles to stay ...

As summer fades and the crisp autumn air settles in, our gardens begin to wind down. But while most of the flowers may be finished for the season, a vital group of garden helpers is just starting to ...

There's one vivid blue flower that transforms from golden fall beauty to a spring showstopper, offering pollinator appeal and ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Due to declining populations of bee species in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is asking all Missourians to “bee-friend” these valuable insects ...

YORKVILLE— A Bees, Blossoms and Babies Spring Celebration event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Monday, May 23-May 25, at Apple Holler, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave. This family event ...

BOTHELL, Wash. — Fall brings autumn leaves, pumpkin patches, and the annual cleaning of bee cocoons? At least that’s the case at Rent Mason Bees in Bothell. The Snohomish County company is the ...