Pesticides And Pollinators
What are pesticides? Pesticides are chemicals used to reduce damage to crops from weeds, rodents, insects, and germs, which increases the yield...
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Flower Meaning and Symbolism
Not only are flowers beautiful additions to our gardens, homes, and special events, they also have different meanings attached to them. Flower...
How To Prepare Your Bees for Extreme Heat
There are some ways you can help to support your bees during the extreme heat of the summer months. This is especially...
Meet The Southeastern Blueberry Bee
The Southeastern blueberry bee (Habropoda laboriosa) is a native bee found in much of the eastern regions of the U.S. Their size...
Easy Tips On How To Become More Eco-Friendly
Being eco or environmentally friendly simply means having a lifestyle that is better for the environment. People around the world are slowly becoming conscious...
Everything You Need To Know About Carpenter Bees
During the spring, you may notice large, black bees hovering around the outside of your home. People may confuse carpenter bees with bumblebees and the simplest...
7 Amazing Facts You May Not Know About Bumblebees
Bumblebees are fascinating and wonderful fuzzy creatures which deserve to be protected for their inherent value. Their ecological and economic input is...
Identifying 3 Different Types of Honey Bees
Some people may think that there is one species of bee: a black and yellow little insect that collects honey and dies...
5 Best Uses for Beeswax
Beeswax is a powerful natural substance produced by bees. It has been used since the beginning of civilization! Books have been written about...
5 Good Reasons To Grow Sunflowers In Your Garden
“Turn your face to the sun, and shadows follow behind you.” – Maori Proverb Who doesn’t like sunflowers? Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and...
6 Health Benefits of Honey
Did you know that the earliest historic mention of honey dates back to 2100 B.C? It was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings as well...
Bees And History - Part 2: Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon was a French military general, the first emperor of France and one of the world's greatest military leaders. He chose the...