Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

Honeybees pollinate much of the food we eat, including fruits, nuts, grains and vegetables. Because our food supply relies on honeybees, the agricultural industry closely monitors their population and ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Who are our native bees and how do they interact and compare with the non-native honeybee? Learn about the diversity of native bees and the types ...

A Jarrell garden restores habitat from former pastureland; discover solitary native bees. What exactly are pollinators? Dr. Sean Griffin from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center explores the ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs ...

Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

The United States has an amazing and diverse array of native bees. Across the country live about 4,000 native bee species — most of which are solitary and nest in the ground — coming in nearly every ...