To protect wild bees for the future, scientists identified which plants we can grow to give them a complete, healthy diet As critical pollinators, bees keep our agricultural systems going — but ...

This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of ...

How do bees choose which flowers to visit? Some bees will visit almost any bloom, while others are more discerning. How, and whether, bees choose to specialize in one kind of flower or pollen is a ...

Many gardeners and homeowners have recognized the need for more flowering plants in the landscape to support bees and other pollinators. Bees are threatened by a variety of factors including pests, ...

The first is the blue-banded bee (Amegilla asserta) because it's big in both body size and popularity. There's the less ...

Learn why native plants are better for bees than fancy hybrids and how to create a pollinator friendly garden.

If you've ever looked out at your garden and wondered where all the bees went, you're not imagining it. Native bee populations have declined sharply over the past two decades, driven by habitat loss, ...

As critical pollinators, bees keep our agricultural systems going—but human-caused changes to the planet heavily impact their foraging options. To help protect our food security, we need more ...